What is wordpress?
WordPress is a free and open-source content management system programmed in PHP and requires a MySQL or MariaDB database. Features comprises a plugin architecture and a template system, referred to within WordPress as Themes.
What is WordPress Pen Test?
Analysing the security controls implemented and its effectiveness will be determined by performing WordPress Penetration Testing.
WordPress Penetration Testing Methodologies
- Database Penetration Testing such as SQL Injection.
- Web Application Penetration Testing
- OWASP Top 10
- OWASP API Top 10
- SANS Top 25
- CIS Top 20 for WordPress Server
- ATT&CK Matrix for Kubernetes if WordPress is on Kubernetes.
There is a balance to WordPress security. You want your WordPress to be secure and available while not coming in the between your users and clients. Passwordless logins are a way to go.
By Default, The WordPress Login URI is the same for every website. And, It does not need any special privileges to access. That is why the WordPress login page is the most targeted attack vector – easy for malicious adversaries to brute force after user enumeration.
The most common types of WordPress vulnerabilities.
Backdoors
Pharma Hacks
Brute-force Login Attempts
Malicious Redirects
Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Denial of Service
benefits of pen testing
WordPress
- Know your attack surface of WordPress.
- Prioritise business risks associated with WordPress.
- Risk-Based Security Assessment Rating Methodology for WordPress.
- Database Security Assessment such as SQL Injection ensuring the confidential data.
- Recommended Action Points or Remediation for your WordPress Developers.
- Security should be the first thought and not an afterthought.