Word press Vulnerabilities

WordPress vulnerability refers to any security flaw or weakness in the

WordPress content management system (CMS) that can be exploited
by attackers to gain unauthorized access to a website, manipulate its
content, or steal sensitive data. These vulnerabilities can be in the
WordPress core software, plugins, or themes.

Some common types of WordPress vulnerabilities include :

1. SQL Injection:
2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS
3. Remote Code Execution (RCE)
4. File Inclusion

To mitigate WordPress vulnerabilities, it is important to keep your WordPress

installation up to date, use reputable plugins and themes, and implement strong
security practices such as regularly backing up your website and using secure
passwords.

How to Find Default login paths:

The default login path for WordPress is typically located at "/wp-login.php" or
"/wp-admin" at the end of the website URL. However, some website owners may
change the default login path for security reasons.

Here are some ways to find the default login paths:

1. Check website documentation: Check the website documentation or contact

the website administrator to find the default login path.
2. Try default login paths: As mentioned above, the default login paths for
WordPress are "/wp-login.php" or "/wp-admin". Try adding these at the end
of the website URL and see if they work.

Methods or techniques to find Vulnerability:

There are two methods to find a WordPress Vulnerability, and they are;
a) Using burp suite:
Burp Suite is a powerful tool for identifying vulnerabilities in web applications, including
WordPress sites. Here are some methods or techniques to find WordPress vulnerabilities
using Burp Suite:
1. index.php , license.txt :
These files contain useful information such as the version of WordPress
installed, etc.
2. wp-activate.php :
file is used for email activation process.
3. /wp-admin, /login.php, /wp-login.php :
maybe used to identify login folders of the target side but can be renamed
to other names so this doesn’t always work.
4. xmlrpc.php
file stores the transport and encoding mechanism.
5. wp-content/uploads/
it is a directory where any file uploaded to the platform is stored.
6. wp-includes/
directory stores the core files that are required

b) Using already built Tools: either kali or online tools.

1. Kali tool: WPScan

2. Online tool: wpsec

Impact Of Word press Vulnerability:
The impact of WordPress vulnerabilities can be significant, both for individual websites and
for the wider internet community. Here are some potential impacts:

1. Website compromise: Exploiting a WordPress vulnerability can

give attackers access to sensitive data, such as login credentials,
personal information, or financial data. Attackers may also be able
to inject malicious code into the website, deface it, or take it down
altogether.

2. Reputation damage: If a website is compromised, it can damage

the reputation of the website owner or business. For example, if a
customer's data is stolen from a compromised website, they may lose trust in the
website owner and be less likely to do business with them in the future.
3. Business disruption: A compromised website can also cause
significant disruption to a business. For example, if a
website is taken down or defaced, it can cause lost revenue,
decreased productivity, and damage to brand reputation.

4. Wider internet impact: WordPress vulnerabilities can also

have a wider impact on the internet community. For example, attackers may use
compromised websites to launch attacks against other websites or to send
spam emails. This can cause harm to innocent third parties and
damage the overall security and stability of the internet.

References:
https://geekflare.com/find-wordpress-vulnerabilities/
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/impact-of-
vulnerability.html
https://wpsec.com/scan/?id=360cb8b002e5dc6d0434409a8fc5554a