Features of Wprecon Tool

• Wprecon tool is used to find the vulnerability in WordPress CMS.
• Wprecon tool is designed in the Golang language.
• Wprecon enumerates usernames and plugins used on the site.
• Wprecon performs brute-forcing of credentials.
• Wprecon tool is open-source and free to use.
• Wprecon tool performs Detection of WAF.
• Wprecon tool has support to proxy.

A vulnerability is a flaw that could compromise an information system or Web Application’s confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Vulnerability identification involves the process of discovering vulnerabilities and documenting these into an inventory within the target environment. Vulnerability Recognition is the crucial step in penetration testing. So to perform this step, there are various methods. Wprecon is an automated script designed in the Golang language used to recognize the vulnerability in WordPress sites. However, it can work with Non-WordPress sites too. Wprecon (WordPress Recon) is a vulnerability recognition tool in CMS WordPress. Wprecon enumerates the usernames, enumerates the plugins, and performs brute-forcing to find out credentials on the target domain.

Note: As Wprecon is a Golang language-based tool, so you need to have a Golang environment on your system. So check this link to install Golang in your system. – Install Go language in Linux