Should You Disable XML-RPC in WordPress? Understanding Its Purpose, Risks & Modern Alternatives

Should You Disable XML-RPC in WordPress? Understanding Its Purpose, Risks & Modern Alternatives

What Is XML-RPC? XML-RPC is a remote communication protocol that allows external applications to interact with a WordPress website. Before the introduction of the WordPress REST API, XML-RPC was the primary way for external applications to: Publish posts Edit content Upload media Moderate comments Access user information Connect desktop and mobile applications Communication occurs through a single endpoint: https://example.com/xmlrpc.php Applications …