Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with the modified Rank Math file. It’s not uncommon for security plugins like Wordfence to flag changes in plugin files, especially after updates. In your case, if Wordfence is alerting you about a specific file change, it could be due to a recent update or a false positive.
To address this:
- Check the Version: Ensure that you are using the latest version of Rank Math. You can update it from the Plugins section in your WordPress dashboard.
- Review the Change: If you have access to the file mentioned in the alert, you can compare it with the original version from the Rank Math repository to see if there are any unexpected changes.
- False Positive: Many users have reported similar alerts after updating to newer versions of Rank Math, which can sometimes trigger false positives in security plugins.
If you’re still unsure or if the alert persists after updating, please reply to this ticket with the specific file name and any details from the screenshot you mentioned. A human agent from our support team will be able to assist you further.
Thank you for raising this concern!
Sources:
How to Resolve Wordfence Warning for update-1.0.42.php? » Rank Math
Yes, I have the latest version. I reviewed this change, and I didn’t do this. I may have accidentally did it. But I don’t know what it means. I’ve never seen this from WordFence in 1.5 years of using RankMath. It could be a false positive. But I want someone to tell me that. Thank you.
Hello,
Thank you for your query and we are so sorry about the trouble this must have caused.
This alert from Wordfence indicates that the rank-math.pot file has changed, but it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an issue. The file may have been updated in a recent Rank Math update. If you haven’t modified it manually, it’s safe to ignore.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any other questions.
Hello,
Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.
If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.
Thank you.
