WordPress Adds Automated Plugin Reviews to Block High-Risk Updates Before Distribution

WordPress is introducing automated security reviews for plugin updates distributed through the WordPress.org update API to identify potential security issues. The goal is to analyze each plugin release for risks before making it available. Previously, new plugins underwent review before being added to the directory, but updates were not subject to the same scrutiny. This change aims to ensure that plugin updates do not pose security risks to users. The automated review process is intended to provide an additional layer of security for WordPress users.