{"id":9718,"date":"2022-05-18T06:58:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T06:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/?p=9718"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:37:34","slug":"common-wordpress-vulnerabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common WordPress Vulnerabilities &amp; Their Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\r\n<p>WordPress started as a platform for bloggers and later became the complete web solution for eCommerce sites, blogs, news, and enterprise-level software. This growth or development of WordPress brought many changes and became more stable and secure than its previous versions. WordPress is an open-source platform. Anybody can work on it and contribute to its basic functionalities. WordPress is beneficial for developers who develop themes and plugins and the end-user who use them to add functionalities to their WordPress websites. In this article, we will discuss some common WordPress vulnerabilities and how to fix their issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fe23f970a0c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fe23f970a0c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Does_WordPress_Have_Security_Issues\" >Does WordPress Have Security Issues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#What_To_Do_To_Make_Your_WordPress_Site_Secure\" >What To Do To Make Your WordPress Site Secure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Common_WordPress_Vulnerabilities_Their_Fixes\" >Common WordPress Vulnerabilities &amp; Their Fixes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Brute_Force_Attack\" >Brute Force Attack<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#How_To_Prevent_Fix_It\" >How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#SQL_Injection\" >SQL Injection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-2\" >How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Weak_Passwords\" >Weak Passwords<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-3\" >How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Malware\" >Malware<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-4\" >How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Cheap_WordPress_Hosting\" >Cheap WordPress Hosting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-5\" >How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Cross-Site_Scripting\" >Cross-Site Scripting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-6\" >How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#_DDoS_Attack\" >\u00a0DDoS Attack<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-7\" >How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Tips_On_How_To_Secure_Your_WordPress_Website\" >Tips On How To Secure Your WordPress Website<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Update_Your_Passwords_Regularly\" >Update Your Passwords Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Use_Two-Factor_Authentication\" >Use Two-Factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Install_Security_Plugins\" >Install Security Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Use_An_SSL_Certificate\" >Use An SSL Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Keep_The_Backup_Of_The_Website\" >Keep The Backup Of The Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Use_Updated_Versions_Of_WordPress_Plugins\" >Use Updated Versions Of WordPress &amp; Plugins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/#Eliminating_Common_WordPress_Vulnerabilities_Risks\" >Eliminating Common WordPress Vulnerabilities &amp; Risks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-wordpress-have-security-issues\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_WordPress_Have_Security_Issues\"><\/span><strong>Does WordPress Have Security Issues?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>WordPress has many security issues, but it&#8217;s now easier to overcome these issues and threats. Here are some easy tips to help get you started preventing malware and avoiding the common hackers that target WordPress websites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-to-make-your-wordpress-site-secure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_To_Make_Your_WordPress_Site_Secure\"><\/span><strong>What To Do To Make Your WordPress Site Secure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Because WordPress is open-source, the ability for bad actors to exploit common WordPress vulnerabilities is a possibility. Two strategies can be used to keep your WordPress website secure: using best practices for avoiding unauthorized access, such as using SSL and changing the name of the login page.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-wordpress-vulnerabilities-their-fixes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_WordPress_Vulnerabilities_Their_Fixes\"><\/span><strong>Common WordPress Vulnerabilities &amp; Their Fixes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are many ways that hackers could access your WordPress site, and many of these issues can be fixed with a few simple changes. All you need to do is know the security vulnerabilities and take the proper steps to prevent them from affecting your website. There are many common WordPress vulnerabilities. We will see each issue and its solution one by one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\r\n<li>Brute Force Attack<\/li>\r\n<li>SQL Injection<\/li>\r\n<li>Weak Passwords<\/li>\r\n<li>Malware<\/li>\r\n<li>Cheap WordPress Hosting<\/li>\r\n<li>Cross-Site Scripting<\/li>\r\n<li>DDoS Attack<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brute-force-attack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brute_Force_Attack\"><\/span><strong>Brute Force Attack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-9720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image_2022_05_17T11_08_39_098Z.png?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Common WordPress Vulnerabilities ; Brute Force Attack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image_2022_05_17T11_08_39_098Z.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image_2022_05_17T11_08_39_098Z.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image_2022_05_17T11_08_39_098Z.png?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image_2022_05_17T11_08_39_098Z.png?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image_2022_05_17T11_08_39_098Z.png?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Layman&#8217;s terms, Brute Force Attack uses more than one try-and-error approach to credentials by using powerful algorithms and dictionaries to guess the password with context.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is an example of how easy it is for anyone to conduct a brute force attack against WordPress. With the default settings, WordPress does not block a user from trying many failed attempts that are attempted, which makes it possible for hackers to try thousands of combinations per second.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-fix-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fix_It\"><\/span><strong>How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Avoiding the Brute Force is very simple. You have to create a strong password that includes Upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters as each character has a different value, and it would be not easy to guess a long and complex password. Avoid using a password like Emma123.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sql-injection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SQL_Injection\"><\/span><strong>SQL Injection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-9721\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/03-SQL-Injection.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Common WordPress Vulnerabilities ; SQL Injection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/03-SQL-Injection.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/03-SQL-Injection.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/03-SQL-Injection.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/03-SQL-Injection.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/03-SQL-Injection.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is one of the oldest hacks in the book to use SQL injection with a web form or input field to affect anything or destroy a database.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When an attacker successfully breaks into a WordPress website, they can manipulate the MySQL database and possibly gain access to the admin panel. It is usually accomplished by novice hackers (who rely on programs and files to hack) or those who want to test their skills by attacking weak websites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-fix-it-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-2\"><\/span><strong>How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you suspect a SQL injection attack has targeted your website, you can use tools to verify it. If your website is clean, you can move forward by activating a plugin that checks if your site has been attacked or not.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your WordPress site needs to be updated for the best performance and any theme or plugin being used. Check their documentation and forums to report performance issues that they can fix it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weak-passwords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weak_Passwords\"><\/span><strong>Weak Passwords<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your WordPress login will be disclosed because the address is so common. Some scripts exist that brute-force common passwords and try guesses for leaked passwords.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are using weak passwords like admin123, admin\/passwords, or other weak passwords, you can face serious WordPress vulnerability to your website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-fix-it-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-3\"><\/span><strong>How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Due to the high risk of hackers, WordPress login passwords must use strong passwords, are stored securely, and never shared with other installations or platforms. Do not use the username &#8216;admin&#8217; since hackers easily target it. Older versions of WordPress used to create a default user with the username &#8216;admin,&#8217; many hackers suppose that people are still using the same usernames.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"malware\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malware\"><\/span><strong>Malware<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-9722\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/04-What-is-Malware.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Common WordPress Vulnerabilities ; What is Malware\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/04-What-is-Malware.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/04-What-is-Malware.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/04-What-is-Malware.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/04-What-is-Malware.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/04-What-is-Malware.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Malicious code could also be found through a theme, outdated plugin or script. This can extract data from your site and might even insert malicious content that would go unnoticed due to its stealthy nature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Malware can cause significant damage if it&#8217;s not properly handled on time. Sometimes, the WordPress site needs to be re-installed as it has affected the core. This also adds cost to your hosting expense, as a large amount of data is transferred or hosted using your website. Here is also a step-by-step guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.temok.com\/wordpress-malware-removal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to remove WordPress Malware<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-fix-it-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-4\"><\/span><strong>How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Usually, the malware comes through infected plugins and unreal themes. It is recommended to download themes only from trusted resources free from malicious content.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Security plugins are run and used to scan malware and fix the issues. In the worst-case scenario, consult with a WordPress expert.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cheap-wordpress-hosting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheap_WordPress_Hosting\"><\/span><strong>Cheap WordPress Hosting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you choose your WordPress hosting solely based on hosting, you&#8217;re likely to face some common WordPress vulnerabilities. This is because cheap hosting is more than likely to be incorrectly set up and not separated from each other correctly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Security issues arise when outdated vulnerabilities are evenly distributed on multiple websites. This could take place if you host a client&#8217;s website on your hosting server or if they have an issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-fix-it-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-5\"><\/span><strong>How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To ensure your visitors&#8217; security, you should choose hosting services that prioritize safety. For websites hosted for clients, it&#8217;s best to create a separate account for each customer to prevent visitor information from being exposed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cross-site-scripting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-Site_Scripting\"><\/span><strong>Cross-Site Scripting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-9723\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05-Cross-Site-Scripting.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Common WordPress Vulnerabilities ; Cross-Site Scripting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05-Cross-Site-Scripting.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05-Cross-Site-Scripting.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05-Cross-Site-Scripting.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05-Cross-Site-Scripting.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05-Cross-Site-Scripting.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most common WordPress vulnerabilities is cross-site scripting. It is also known as an XSS attack. In cross-site scripting, the attacker loads a malicious JavaScript code which, when loaded on the client-side, starts gathering data and possibly redirecting to other malicious sites affecting the user experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-fix-it-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-6\"><\/span><strong>How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to avoid this type of attack, use proper data validation across the WordPress website. Use output sanitization to ensure the right kind of data is being inserted. Plugins such as Prevent XSS Vulnerability can also be used. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ddos-attack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_DDoS_Attack\"><\/span>\u00a0DDoS Attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-9724\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06-DDoS-Attack.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Common WordPress Vulnerabilities ; DDoS Attack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06-DDoS-Attack.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06-DDoS-Attack.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06-DDoS-Attack.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06-DDoS-Attack.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06-DDoS-Attack.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Anybody who has browsed the net or controls a website may have come across a well-known DDoS attack.\u00a0<strong>Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)<\/strong>\u00a0is the enhanced version of<a title=\" Denial of Service (DoS)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denial-of-service_attack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Denial of Service (DoS)<\/a> in which a large number of requests are made to a web server which makes it slow and ultimately crashes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>DDoS is typically a distributed denial-of-service attack that involves one source, while DDoS attacks are performed across different machines across the globe. This kind of hack causes millions in damages each year that many underestimated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-fix-it-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fix_It-7\"><\/span><strong>How To Prevent &amp; Fix It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>DDoS attacks are difficult to prevent using standard or normal techniques.\u00a0Web hosts play an important role\u00a0in protecting your WordPress site from such attacks. For example,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/managed-amazon-cloud-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temok managed Cloud Hosting<\/a> provider manages server security and indicates anything suspicious before it can cause any damage to the customer\u2019s website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-on-how-to-secure-your-wordpress-website\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_On_How_To_Secure_Your_WordPress_Website\"><\/span><strong>Tips On How To Secure Your WordPress Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Following are the tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.temok.com\/ultimate-wordpress-security-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">secure your WordPress website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-your-passwords-regularly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Your_Passwords_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>Update Your Passwords Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>WordPress site passwords are the first line of defence against unauthorized access to your site. Using complicated passwords makes it harder for someone to crack or guess your password.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most people don\u2019t change their passwords, and they use easily guessed words or phrases as passwords. This makes it easy for attackers to gain access to your website. Change your passwords regularly and use a strong password generator.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-two-factor-authentication\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Two-Factor_Authentication\"><\/span><strong>Use Two-Factor Authentication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Use two-factor authentication to enhance security level. It requires users to provide another piece of information beyond their username and password while logging in. This can be something as simple as a code sent to your phone through text message, email, or a more sophisticated token-based system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-security-plugins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_Security_Plugins\"><\/span><strong>Install Security Plugins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Security plugins are important for securing your website from malware and hackers. They work by scanning your website for common WordPress vulnerabilities and fixing them, and providing other security features such as malware scanning and firewall protection. There are multiple security plugins available, so it is important to pick one right for your needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-an-ssl-certificate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_An_SSL_Certificate\"><\/span><strong>Use An SSL Certificate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Use an SSL certificate to encrypt the traffic between the website and the user. It is important because it makes sure your data is safe and secure from prying eyes and hackers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-the-backup-of-the-website\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_The_Backup_Of_The_Website\"><\/span><strong>Keep The Backup Of The Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Backing up your site means copying all the files that make up the site\u2014including pictures, text, and other media like PDFs. This way, you&#8217;re prepared if anything happens to alter your work permanently.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-updated-versions-of-wordpress-plugins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Updated_Versions_Of_WordPress_Plugins\"><\/span><strong>Use Updated Versions Of WordPress &amp; Plugins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep your WordPress website and plugins up-to-date. New versions are released often include security patches and bug fixes, protecting your site from malware and hackers. It also makes better the user experience on your website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eliminating-common-wordpress-vulnerabilities-risks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eliminating_Common_WordPress_Vulnerabilities_Risks\"><\/span><strong>Eliminating Common WordPress Vulnerabilities &amp; Risks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A well-managed web host such as\u00a0Temok\u00a0understands common WordPress vulnerabilities and risks and works hard to keep your site up and running. It also manages other threats to your site&#8217;s security like malware and phishing attempts and keeps your website up-to-date. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We familiarized ourselves with different WordPress vulnerabilities and the solutions. We know that regular updates to the software are vital to keeping it secure, so avoid themes and plugins that are no longer supported by the WordPress community.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>WordPress started as a platform for bloggers and later became the complete web solution for eCommerce sites, blogs, news, and enterprise-level software. This growth or development of WordPress brought many changes and became more stable and secure than its previous versions. WordPress is an open-source platform. 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