Changes to files in wp-includes

  • Resolved tokyomagic

    (@tokyomagic)


    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hi there,

    I keep finding randomly named .php files in my wp-includes folder. After deleting them they seem to re-appear every few days. Any idea’s what could be causing this? I have a file on my desktop if anyone needs to look at it.

    many thanks,

    Paul.

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  • Plugin Author WFMattR

    (@wfmattr)

    Hi Paul,

    It is possible that the host has something that creates these unusual files (especially if it’s a “Managed WordPress” hosting plan), but it’s also possible the site has been hacked. We have a guide for cleaning hacked sites here:
    How to clean a hacked website

    We could take a look at the code in the file, but please don’t post it here directly (www.remarpro.com asks us not to) — but it is ok to post a copy on a site like pastebin.com, and just post the link here.

    -Matt R

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