Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:WP-XML-RPC-PINGBACK-RQ |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WP WordPress PingBack XML RPC DDOS |
Release Date |
2014/07/23 |
Update Number |
2402 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: WordPress XML RPC Pingback Request
This signature detects WordPress XML RPC calls for the Pingback feature. Its more common use is as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack against other WordPress sites. This Pingback functionality also has legitimate uses, but this signature will detect this activity regardless of intention. Per WordPress, it is recommended to disable this functionality. Documentation on how to disable it is found in the signature references.
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