HTTP: WordPress Brute Force Login Attempt

This signature detects attempts to login to a WordPress blog repeatedly, which may be an indication of a "Brute-Force" attempt to guess valid credentials. It is recommended that this signature be used in conjunction with an "IP Action" of "Block IP" in your policy to prevent repeated attempts.

References

URL: http://wordpress.org/

Short Name
HTTP:PHP:WP-BRUTE-FORCE-LOGIN
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Attempt Brute Force Login WordPress
Release Date
05/02/2013
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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