Being used by one-third of the total websites, WordPress always manages to catch the eye of hackers. According to a study, more than 70% of WordPress websites are vulnerable to attacks. As per CVE details, most WordPress sites have suffered XSS, followed by Code Execution. Additionally, another research unveils that 40% of all attacks are targeted at small and medium websites.
👉 WordPress Reconnaissance & Scanning
User Enumeration : /wp-json/wp/v2/users
WP Intel - Chrome Extension
Limited Scanner: WPScan.io
WordPress Scanner - https://www.getastra.com/website-scanner
👉 Generic approach of Hackers to exploit your WordPress site
WordPress version? ✔️
Which Theme? ✔️
Plugins and their versions? ✔️
which means… Plugin Exploits (WPVulnDb) ✔️
Username Enumeration? ✔️
👉 Gaining Access
⚠️ Username Enumeration? - Brute Force - Account Overtake
⚠️ Using a Vulnerable Plugin? - Exploitable
⚠️ Using a Vulnerable Theme? - Exploitable
👉 WordPress Security Tips
Update plugins and themes regularly.
WP-Hardening for L1 Security.
Scan your site regularly.
Ensure your server security is top-notch.
Become Security Conscious.
For Rock-solid security, check out our detailed guide on WordPress security - https://www.getastra.com/blog/cms/wordpress-security/wordpress-security-guide/
For Astra's WordPress Security Suite - https://www.getastra.com/wordpress-firewall
WordPress Security audit - https://www.getastra.com/blog/security-audit/wordpress-security-audit/
WordPress Penetration testing - https://www.getastra.com/blog/security-audit/wordpress-penetration-testing/
WordPress Security Checklist - https://www.getastra.com/checklist/wordpress-security-checklist
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