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How to Disable XML-RPC and Block REST API User Enumeration in WordPress

Disable XML-RPC, block REST API user enumeration, and stop ?author= redirects with exact PHP hooks, Apache/.htaccess, and Nginx config examples.

Varun Dubey · April 30, 2026 · 14 min read

WordPress Vulnerability Roundup featuring Ninja Forms, Kali Forms, and Perfmatters under active exploitation

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April 2026 WordPress Vulnerability Roundup: Ninja Forms, Kali Forms, and Perfmatters Under Active Exploitation

Three high-severity WordPress vulnerabilities are under active exploitation right now — Ninja Forms file upload, Kali Forms, and Perfmatters file deletion. Here is what got disclosed between April 6 and April 18, who is affected, and the exact steps to take in the next 10 minutes if you run any of them.

Varun Dubey · April 18, 2026 · 14 min read

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400,000 WordPress Sites at Risk: How to Check and Fix the Ally Plugin SQL Injection

A critical unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the Ally accessibility plugin puts 400,000 WordPress sites at risk. How to check if you're affected, how to update, and what to do if you were already compromised.

Varun Dubey · March 22, 2026 · 14 min read

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How to Audit Your WordPress Site Security in 5 Minutes

Seven concrete security checks you can run on any WordPress site in under 5 minutes: SSL certificate status, security headers, exposed sensitive files, PHP version, external JavaScript sources, user roles, and file permissions.

Varun Dubey · March 12, 2026 · 14 min read

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WordPress Vulnerability Roundup: February 23 to March 1 (Analysis and Action Items)

Weekly analysis of WordPress vulnerabilities reported between February 23 and March 1. Covers critical and high-severity issues, affected plugins, CVE details, and the action items site owners need to take immediately.

Varun Dubey · March 11, 2026 · 14 min read

WordPress security hardening guide - wp-config and server tweaks

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WordPress Security Hardening: 10 wp-config and Server-Level Tweaks

10 essential WordPress security tweaks at the wp-config.php and server level. Salt regeneration, file editing lockdown, security headers, XML-RPC blocking, IP restriction, and more.

Varun Dubey · February 25, 2026 · 14 min read

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wp-config.php Tweaks: 15 Hidden Settings Every WordPress Developer Should Know

The wp-config.php file is the most powerful WordPress configuration file, but most developers only use it for database credentials and debug mode. Buried in … Read more

Shashank Dubey · February 19, 2026 · 14 min read

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800K Sites Exposed: WPVivid Vulnerability Fix Guide

Critical WPVivid vulnerability (CVE-2026-1357) affects 800K WordPress sites. Check if you're exposed, fix steps, WP-CLI audit commands, and security hardening tips.

Varun Dubey · February 16, 2026 · 14 min read

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How to Disable XML-RPC and Block REST API User Enumeration in WordPress

April 2026 WordPress Vulnerability Roundup: Ninja Forms, Kali Forms, and Perfmatters Under Active Exploitation

400,000 WordPress Sites at Risk: How to Check and Fix the Ally Plugin SQL Injection

How to Audit Your WordPress Site Security in 5 Minutes

WordPress Vulnerability Roundup: February 23 to March 1 (Analysis and Action Items)

WordPress Security Hardening: 10 wp-config and Server-Level Tweaks

wp-config.php Tweaks: 15 Hidden Settings Every WordPress Developer Should Know

800K Sites Exposed: WPVivid Vulnerability Fix Guide