WordPress link-template.php.suspected Issue Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 0 Minutes, 42 Seconds to Read Issue: Some WordPress user are reporting a link-template.php.suspected error message. This is possibly related to a previous security vulnerabilty, or hack that was never fixed. Status: InMotion Hosting and the WordPress community are currently investigating this report. Who is impacted? Only some users of WordPress are reporting this issue . Additional information: See the post regarding the “link-template.php.suspected” issue in the Official WordPress Support Forums. What can I do? While the WordPress community is still trying to determine the origin of this issue, we have found ways to determine files that may be compromised. The following command has been successful in identifying injected code (run it in SSH): egrep -Rl ‘\$GLOBALS.*\\x|function.*for.*strlen.*isset’ public_html If you find files that have been injected with code, or hacked, we recommend the following guide: Recovering after a Hack Share this Article IC InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles Troubleshooting SSL Connection Errors: How to Fix HTTPS Issues What Is SSL and Why Does It Matter for Your Website? How to Tell If a Website Is Secure: 2026 Browser Guide How to Enable cPanel AutoSSL via Account Management Panel (AMP) and WHM How to Manage AutoSSL Certificates in cPanel How to Run and Read a Traceroute: Troubleshooting Website Connectivity What Are Meta Tags? Guide to SEO Meta Tags & Best Practices Meta Descriptions and SEO Install Let’s Encrypt Free SSL Certificate on Ubuntu with Certbot How to Set Up a 301 Permanent Redirect via .htaccess & cPanel
