#wordpress-pentesting

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WordPress Bug Bounty Guide

IntroductionWordPress is the most popular CMS, powering over 40% of websites. This widespread use makes it a prime target for hackers—and an excellent opportunity for ethical hackers and bug bounty hunters. Companies and website owners rely on security researchers to find and report vulnerabilities before malicious attackers exploit them. If you’re new to bug hunting and want to explore…

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Secure Your WordPress Site: Prevent SQL Injection (SQLi) Attacks

SQL Injection (SQLi) in WordPress: Protect Your Website

SQL Injection (SQLi) attacks are a common security threat for websites using databases, and WordPress sites are no exception. A successful SQLi attack can expose your database, allowing attackers to manipulate data or even take full control of your site. This post explores how SQLi affects WordPress, demonstrates a preventive coding example, and shows how you can use our free website security checker to scan for vulnerabilities.

What Is SQL Injection (SQLi)?

SQL Injection (SQLi) is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to insert or “inject” malicious SQL code into a query. If not protected, SQLi can lead to unauthorized access to your database, exposing sensitive data like user information, login credentials, and other private records. WordPress sites, especially those with outdated plugins or themes, are at risk if proper security practices are not implemented.

How SQL Injection Affects WordPress Sites

SQL injection attacks usually target input fields that accept user data. In a WordPress environment, login forms, search boxes, or comment sections can be potential entry points. Without proper sanitization and validation, these fields might allow attackers to execute harmful SQL commands.

To protect your WordPress site, it’s essential to:

Sanitize user inputs: This prevents harmful characters or commands from being submitted.

Use prepared statements: Using prepared statements binds user inputs as safe data types, preventing malicious SQL code from being executed.

Regularly update plugins and themes: Many SQLi vulnerabilities come from outdated software.

Coding Example to Prevent SQL Injection (SQLi) in WordPress

Here's a simple PHP example to show how you can prevent SQL injection by using prepared statements in WordPress:

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global $wpdb; $user_id = $_GET['user_id']; // Input parameter // Using prepared statements to prevent SQL injection $query = $wpdb->prepare("SELECT * FROM wp_users WHERE ID = %d", $user_id); $user = $wpdb->get_results($query); if ($user) { echo "User found: " . esc_html($user[0]->user_login); } else { echo "User not found."; }

In this example:

$wpdb->prepare() ensures the user ID input is treated as an integer (%d), protecting against SQLi.

esc_html() sanitizes the output, preventing malicious data from appearing in the HTML.

Detecting SQLi Vulnerabilities with Our Free Tool

Using our free Website Security Checker, you can scan your WordPress site for SQL injection risks. The tool is easy to use and provides a detailed vulnerability assessment, allowing you to address potential security issues before attackers can exploit them.

The free tool generates a vulnerability report that outlines any risks discovered, helping you take proactive measures to protect your site. Here’s an example of what the report might look like:

Best Practices for Securing Your WordPress Site

In addition to using prepared statements and scanning for vulnerabilities, here are some best practices for securing your WordPress site:

Limit user permissions: Ensure that only trusted accounts have administrative access.

Implement firewall protection: Firewalls can block malicious IPs and provide extra security layers.

Regularly back up your database: In case of an attack, a backup helps restore your data quickly.

Use a strong password policy: Encourage users to create complex passwords and update them periodically.

Conclusion

Securing your WordPress site from SQL Injection is crucial for safeguarding your data and users. By implementing prepared statements, validating inputs, and using security tools like our free Website Security Checker, you can reduce the risk of SQLi vulnerabilities. Take a proactive approach to your site’s security to ensure it remains safe from attacks.

Explore our free website security tool today to check your WordPress site for potential vulnerabilities, and start building a more secure web presence.

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Sử dụng WPScan để Quét Bảo Mật Website WordPress trên AlmaLinux

Sử dụng WPScan để Quét Bảo Mật Website WordPress trên AlmaLinux #WPScan #AlmaLinux #WordPress #BảoMật #QuétAnToàn #AnToànThôngTin #Pentesting #Linux Bài viết này sẽ hướng dẫn bạn cách sử dụng WPScan, một công cụ quét bảo mật mạnh mẽ, để kiểm tra website WordPress của bạn trên hệ điều hành AlmaLinux. WPScan giúp phát hiện các lỗ hổng bảo mật phổ biến trong WordPress, từ các plugin và theme lỗi…

[dvas0004]

Intercepting Flutter app traffic

Introduction this is an extract and sample of some of the work we do while pentesting in CyberSift Flutter and the underlying dart engine do not respect certificate and proxy system settings. Sometimes, frameworks like reFlutter dont work 😢 The below helps get around this. The idea at a high level is to: Setup a burpsuite transparent proxy Transfer the burpsuite CA to a rooted android…

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Flipper Zero: O Verdadeiro Poder Por Trás do Hacking de Redes Wi-Fi

Você tem perguntas sobre Flipper Zero. Eu tenho respostas. Já faz muito tempo que não vejo tanto burburinho sobre um assunto tecnológico quanto o Flipper Zero.  Esta “multiferramenta portátil para pentesters e geeks em um corpo de brinquedo�� de US$ 169 oferece o poder de explorar protocolos de rádio e RFID, bem como depurar hardware usando pinos GPIO, no seu bolso. Nota: Não mexa com hardware…

[lifetechweb]

6 tipos de testes de segurança de aplicativos que você precisa conhecer

O teste de segurança de aplicativos é um componente crítico do desenvolvimento de software moderno, garantindo que os aplicativos sejam robustos e resilientes contra ataques maliciosos. À medida que as ameaças cibernéticas continuam a evoluir em complexidade e frequência, a necessidade de integrar medidas de segurança abrangentes em todo o SDLC nunca foi tão essencial. O pentesting tradicional…

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Bluetooth DOS attack

Script for conducting DOS-attacks on Bluetooth devices for pentest purposes. Installation     sudo apt-get install bluetooth    sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth start    hciconfig    hcitool scan    sudo python3 BluetoothDOS.py sudo apt updatesudo apt install python3sudo git clone https://github.com/jieggiI/BLUETOOTH-DOS-ATTACK-SCRIPT.gitcd BLUETOOTH-DOS-ATTACK-SCRIPT/python3 Bluetooth-DOS-Attack.py

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Tool: BlackStone Project 2.0 - Reporting

BlackStone project or “BlackStone Project” is a reporting tool created in order to automate the work of drafting and submitting a report on audits of ethical hacking or pentesting. In this tool we can register in the database the vulnerabilities that we find in the audit, classifying them by internal, external audit or wifi, in addition, we can put your description and recommendation, as well as…

[pentestguy]

Browser Extensions for Bug Hunters

Hello everyone! Welcome to Pentestguy. In this article, we will see the browser extensions for bug hunters. Which makes tasks easy in a more efficient way. There are many browser extensions available for bug bounty hunters or pentesters but here we are discussing the top browser extensions which help bug hunters. DotGit: DotGit is a powerful extension that allows you to check if a website has…

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Real Ethical Hacking in 43 Hours: Certificated CSEH+CEH 2024

Real Ethical Hacking in 43 Hours: Certificated CSEH+CEH 2024 Ethical Hacking, Pentest, Python Hacking, CEH, Metasploit, Linux , Nmap, Linux Hacking, OSCP and other awesome topics. +

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wordpress malware removal service and security assessment

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Kali Linux 2024.1 Presenta Mejoras Visuales y Nuevas Herramientas de Pentesting

Con el avance del año y ya adentrándonos en el último tercio del primer trimestre, era momento de esperar una nueva actualización de esta destacada distribución de hacking ético. Offensive Security ha lanzado recientemente Kali Linux 2024.1, una versión que si bien no se caracteriza por una cantidad abrumadora de novedades como lo fue la primera versión de 2023 con Kali Purple, sí trae consigo…

[sterlingterrell]

Flipper Zero

Ok, I need this Flipper Zero. Officially it’s: a portable multi-tool for pentesters and geeks in a toy-like body. It loves hacking digital stuff, such as radio protocols, access control systems, hardware, and more. It’s fully open-source and customizable, so you can extend it in whatever way you like. If you don’t know, a pentester is “an information security expert who performs penetration…

[remotetrove]

Account Executive at Cobalt

Who We Are  Cobalt was founded on the belief that pentesting can be better. Our pentests start in as little as 24 hours and integrate with modern development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of a SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who…

[enhanceandgo]

CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003: Metasploit framework

Metasploit framework is a pentesting tool where you can write, test, and execute exploits. The platform already comes loaded with lot of tools ready to go so you can attack and test for vulnerabilities, enumerate and map out networks, and collect useful data. It is a free tool, but a very powerful one that almost all pentesters use. MSFconsole is the CLI where you access the framework. You can…