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XML-RPC

WordPress legacy remote procedure call interface, largely replaced by the REST API.

How it works

WordPress legacy remote procedure call interface, largely replaced by the REST API.

In WordPress

XML-RPC is a frequent brute-force target. Many security plugins disable it.

Related terms

WordPress REST API

WP HealthKit checks for XML-RPC-related vulnerabilities automatically

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What Is XML-RPC? — WordPress Security Glossary | WP HealthKit