Critical CleanTalk Plugin Flaw Allows Authorization Bypass on WordPress via Reverse DNS

Critical CleanTalk Plugin Flaw Allows Authorization Bypass on WordPress via Reverse DNS

Why This Matters Now The recent discovery of a critical flaw in the CleanTalk plugin for WordPress has sent shockwaves through the web development community. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authorization checks by exploiting reverse DNS lookups, putting millions of WordPress sites at risk. Given the widespread use of WordPress and the importance of robust security measures, this issue demands immediate attention. 🚨 Breaking: Critical flaw in CleanTalk plugin allows unauthorized access via reverse DNS. Update your plugin immediately. 1M+WordPress Sites Affected 48hrsTime to Patch Timeline of Events Nov 2024 Initial vulnerability discovered by security researcher Alex Johnson. ...

Feb 16, 2026 · 5 min · 938 words · IAMDevBox