Functions.php Malware

  • Resolved websmythe

    (@websmythe)


    4 years, 4 months ago

    Hi,

    I using Wordfence for security on a site using Vantage.
    See error message below.

    Is …$div_code_name=”wp_vcd”;… legit Vantage code that it’s just misreading? Or do you recognize it as malware.

    Thanx.

    —– Error Message —–
    Filename: wp-content/themes/vantage/functions.php
    File Type: Theme
    Details: This file appears to be installed or modified by a hacker to perform malicious activity. If you know about this file you can choose to ignore it to exclude it from future scans. The matched text in this file is: $div_code_name=”wp_vcd”;

    The issue type is: Backdoor:PHP/WP-VCD.5473
    Description: Backdoor used for backlink injection and other malicious activity.
    —–

    -websmythe

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  • Hi

    Thanks for reaching out.

    That isn’t code normally found in Vantage. You can restore Vantage by switching to any other theme, deleting and then reinstalling.

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