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