WordPress XML-RPC Pingback DDoS Vulnerability

  Severity: HIGH
  Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

  DESCRIPTION

WordPress has an XML-RPC API, which exposes "pingback.ping" method. This method could be exploited by an attacker to cause DoS or DDoS attack on other site.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005982