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A WordPress security audit detects exposed sensitive files like wp-config.php, debug.log, and .htaccess, along with dangerous legacy endpoints such as xmlrpc.php. It maps the attack surface by performing read-only HTTP probes to validate administrative panel exposure and REST API security.

WordPress REST API user enumeration exposes usernames by querying default API endpoints, a common information disclosure vulnerability. Security assessments detect this via read-only HTTP probes to verify if the API leaks valid user data, allowing you to prioritize hardening actions.

Yes, checking if WordPress exposes sensitive files like wp-config.php, debug.log, and .htaccess is a core function of the audit. It performs read-only HTTP probes to identify these information disclosure vectors and generate a prioritized hardening checklist.

A read-only WordPress pentest is designed for live production environments because it sends HTTP probes to validate security configurations without attempting exploits or modifying data. It safely checks administrative panel exposure, REST API status, and legacy endpoint status.

The best way to harden WordPress after finding xmlrpc.php exposure is to disable or restrict access to the legacy endpoint. The audit identifies this vulnerability alongside directory listings and plugin version leaks, generating a prioritized checklist to remediate information disclosure risks.