Rank Math has disclosed that some copies of Rank Math SEO PRO version 3.0.123 contained malware. According to Rank Math, the affected version was downloaded or installed through an update between October 15, 2026 at 20:02 UTC and October 16, 2026 at 07:12 UTC. If an affected copy of Rank Math SEO PRO 3.0.123 was active on your website, you should treat the website as compromised.
PSA: Malware Found in Some Rank Math SEO PRO 3.0.123 Downloads
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