Working with WPCracker Tool on Kali Linux OS
Example 1: Set URL for WordPress user enumeration
python3 wpCracker.py --enum http://w3wiki.org
We have got the Usernames that are related to WordPress.
Example 2: Set URL to get WP version
python3 wpCracker.py -v http://w3wiki.org
We have got the Version of WordPress used by w3wiki.org
Example 3: Brute Force
./WPcracker --brute
Example 4: Using with custom settings
./WPCracker –brute -u http://w3wiki.org -p /home/kali/Desktop/users.txt -n demo -t 10
WPCracker – WordPress User Enumeration and Version Detection Tool
Vulnerability in CMS can be triggered due to an outdated version of CMS or by getting the username information that is related to CMS. This can help to perform a Social Engineering attack. WPCracker is an automated tool developed in the Python Language used to recognize the Version of the WordPress CMS sites. Along with this WPCracker tool supports the enumeration of usernames and also detects the plugins used on the target domain. WPCracker tool is available on the GitHub platform, it’s open-source and free-to-use.
Note: Make Sure You have Python Installed on your System, as this is a python-based tool. Click to check the Installation process – Python Installation Steps on Linux