Easily Hack a WordPress Site

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using WPScan to analyze WordPress installations. It covers setting up a WordPress virtual machine, using WPScan for enumeration, and performing brute force attacks on admin accounts. The tutorial emphasizes ethical considerations and demonstrates the tool's application on real-world websites, highlighting the importance of security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

What is one of the primary functions of WPScan?

• To host WordPress websites

• To identify vulnerabilities in WordPress installations

• To develop WordPress plugins

• To create WordPress themes

Which command is used to update the WPScan database?

• wpscan --renew

• wpscan --refresh

• wpscan --upgrade

• wpscan --update

What does the 'E' switch in WPScan do?

• It executes a backup of the site

• It enumerates users and other elements

• It encrypts the scan data

• It exports the scan results

Which wordlist is mentioned as having over 14 million passwords?

• CommonPasswords list

• RockYou wordlist

• MegaPasswords list

• TopPasswords list

What is a recommended security measure to prevent brute force attacks?

• Allowing unlimited login attempts

• Limiting login attempts

• Disabling all plugins

• Using simple passwords

What is the ethical consideration mentioned when using WPScan on live websites?

• Share the results publicly

• Use it only on websites you own or have permission to test

• Always use it on websites you do not own

• Ignore any vulnerabilities found

What server type is mentioned in the real-world application of WPScan?

• Tomcat

• Apache

• IIS

• Nginx