WordPress Penetration Testing

Scan WordPress sites for vulnerabilities and enumerate users and plugins.

Updated Jan 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rahmatullahboss/multi-store-saas --skill wordpress-penetration-testing-rahmatullahboss
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Skill: WordPress Penetration Testing
Source: https://github.com/rahmatullahboss/multi-store-saas/tree/main/.agent/skills/WordPress%20Penetration%20Testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rahmatullahboss/multi-store-saas --skill wordpress-penetration-testing-rahmatullahboss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Detects and exploits vulnerabilities in WordPress installations to improve security posture.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies outdated plugins, themes, and core versions susceptible to exploits.
  • Enumeration & Recon: Discovers users, files, and configurations to assist in security audits.
  • Exploitation Techniques: Guides on exploiting common WordPress vulnerabilities using tools like WPScan and Metasploit for security testing and validation.
  • Use Case: A security auditor assesses a client's WordPress site for known issues and provides remediation steps to strengthen defenses.

Quick Start

Use the WordPress Penetration Testing skill to scan a target site for common vulnerabilities and enumerate users and plugins.

Frequently Asked Questions about WordPress Penetration Testing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a vulnerability scan on a WordPress site?

To perform a WordPress vulnerability scan, you identify outdated plugins, themes, and core versions susceptible to exploits using the skill's automated assessment scripts to detect known security weaknesses.

What is WordPress user enumeration and how does it work?

WordPress user enumeration is a reconnaissance technique that discovers registered users, exposed files, and system configurations to assist security auditors in mapping potential attack vectors during comprehensive assessments.

Can I use WPScan and Metasploit to exploit WordPress vulnerabilities?

Yes, you can guide exploitation testing against common WordPress vulnerabilities using tools like WPScan and Metasploit to validate security controls and verify existing weaknesses within target installations.

Does the WordPress penetration testing process include finding outdated plugins?

Yes, the WordPress penetration testing process actively identifies outdated plugins and themes during vulnerability scanning to locate components susceptible to known exploits and provide remediation steps.

What is the best way to assess a client's WordPress security posture?

The best way to assess a WordPress security posture is conducting a thorough security assessment that combines vulnerability scanning, user enumeration, and exploitation testing to identify and verify weaknesses.

Are there limitations to WordPress exploitation testing for security validation?

Exploitation testing is limited to guiding attacks on common WordPress vulnerabilities to verify security controls, meaning it focuses on known issues rather than discovering novel zero-day exploits.