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Batch REST Guard

Name: Batch REST Guard
Author: vladanrs

Block wp2shell REST batch attacks (CVE-2026-63030). Detect fake admins and backdoor plugins. Extra security for hacked sites.

Batch REST Guard ranks #15,923 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #827 of 5,058 in the Security category, and was last updated Aug 10, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7.0.8 (Current: 7.1.4)

v1.2.5 Current Version v1.2.5

Updated 2 months ago Last Update on 10 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.2.5
Last Updated: Aug 10, 2026
Requires WP: 4.1+
Tested Up To: 7.0.8
PHP Version: 7.2 or higher
Author: vladanrs

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TL;DR

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This plugin is for WordPress site owners, agencies, and hosts who need protection from the wp2shell REST API batch attack, especially those who cannot immediately update WordPress core. It blocks unauthenticated requests to the vulnerable batch REST endpoint and helps detect signs of an existing hack, such as rogue admin accounts or backdoor plugins.

Blocks unauthenticated batch REST requests
Blocks POST body bypasses
Allows logged-in users and Gutenberg
Blocks known wp2shell scanners
Alerts if core is vulnerable
Detects suspicious admin usernames
Detects fake backdoor plugins
Multisite and single-site support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Batch REST Guard

Yes. That is a common sign of the wp2shell attack. Install this plugin, update core immediately, delete any unknown admin users, and remove suspicious plugins. The plugin will alert you to known indicators of compromise.

Yes, as an extra layer. On 6.8.6 / 6.9.5 / 7.0.2 or newer, core is patched. The plugin still blocks anonymous batch requests and can alert you to leftover malicious admin users or fake plugins from a previous attack.

No. Logged-in users can still use the batch API. Only unauthenticated (anonymous) requests are blocked.

Yes. Some early WAF rules only checked the URL, but attackers can send rest_route=/batch/v1 in the POST body. This plugin blocks that inside WordPress regardless of your WAF.

No. It complements them. Batch REST Guard focuses specifically on the wp2shell / REST batch attack vector. Keep your main security plugin and keep core updated.

Administrator accounts starting with w2s_, wp2_, or wpsvc_, attacker email domains, and plugin folders matching known fake utility names or random hex suffixes (for example site-tweaks-ab4378ea9c).