WordPress 8 min read Aug 25, 2026

WordPress Security Hardening: Disabling XML-RPC, Restricting WP-JSON & File Permissions

Published by ZodHost Engineering Team

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

Essential security hardening checklist to protect WordPress against XML-RPC DDoS amplification, wp-login brute force attacks, and file injection.

Top Vulnerability Vectors in Default WordPress Setups

Over 80% of WordPress attacks target two default entry points: xmlrpc.php and unprotected REST user enumeration endpoints.

Tags: #WordPress security hardening #disable XML-RPC #secure wp-config php #WordPress permissions #stop brute force WP

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