Overview

Running out-of-date Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, outdated plugins, or unpatched PHP versions creates open entry points for hackers and malicious malware injections.

Key Risks of Outdated Software

• Zero-Day Exploits: Hackers actively target known, unpatched vulnerabilities in older software versions to bypass login screens and hijack databases.
• Database Bloat: Outdated plugins often leave behind fragmented database tables and unoptimised code, dragging down your server response times and hurting Core Web Vitals.
• Compatibility Failures: As web browsers evolve, legacy code breaks, causing visual display errors or rendering key forms completely unusable for visitors.