What is XML-RPC? Security Risks & How to Disable

XML-RPC is a protocol designed for WordPress to standardize communication between different systems, allowing external applications (such as other blogging platforms and desktop clients) to interact with WordPress. This feature has been a part of WordPress since its early days, enabling seamless integration with the rest of the online world.

However, the xmlrpc.php file, which is responsible for implementing the XML-RPC protocol in WordPress, has its drawbacks. It can introduce vulnerabilities to your WordPress site and has now been largely …

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