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WordPress Adds Automated Plugin Reviews to Block High-Risk Updates Before Distribution

The Hacker News·September 14, 2026·1 min read
WordPress Adds Automated Plugin Reviews to Block High-Risk Updates Before Distribution

WordPress announced it's launching an automated security review for every plugin release before distribution through the WordPress.org update API, analyzing for potential security issues. New plugins are reviewed before entering the directory, but updates ship continuously after that, said David Perez.

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