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WordPress penetration testing involves understanding the platform's structure, including user roles and common vulnerabilities. Significant targets include the wp-config.php file, plugins, themes, and user roles ranging from administrators to subscribers. Key techniques include checking for default credentials, examining backup files, and exploiting weak spots such as the XML-RPC interface and REST API. Effective tools and methods include WPScan for quick site scans, user enumeration, and surveillance of upload functions.

WordPress Penetration Testing: A Hacker’s Playbook