WordPress XMLRPC 'system.multicall' Brute Force Amplification Vulnerability

  Severity: HIGH
  Advisory Date: MAY 31, 2016

  DESCRIPTION

WordPress sites are prone to brute force attacks by XMLRPC API using 'System.multicall' method. Attacker can brute force web application password by sending many passwords in one large HTTP request to XMLRPC API.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1007138

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