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## 🏠 Welcome to the WordPress Hacking Book

**Author:** Very Lazy Tech\
**Focus:** Practical WordPress hacking labs based on Hack The Box (HTB) & real-world scenarios

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### **About This Book**

WordPress powers over **40% of websites** worldwide, making it a frequent target for attackers. This book is designed to take you on a **hands-on journey** from beginner to advanced WordPress pentester.

You will learn:

* How WordPress works under the hood (themes, plugins, core files, database).
* How to identify and exploit common vulnerabilities.
* Post-exploitation techniques to escalate privileges and gain remote access.
* How to defend WordPress sites against attacks.

Every chapter includes **real HTB-style labs**, exercises, and practical examples to help you practice safely and effectively.

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### **How to Use This Book**

1. **Follow the sections sequentially**
   * Start with **Introduction** to understand architecture and attack surfaces.
   * Move on to **Enumeration**, then **Exploitation**, and finally **Post-Exploitation & Defense**.
2. **Practice with labs**
   * Whenever a lab is referenced, try to replicate it in a **safe environment** (local VM or HTB labs).
   * Never test these techniques on live websites without permission.
3. **Use the appendices**
   * **Cheat Sheets**: Quick reference for commands, paths, and tools.
   * **Lab Setup Guide**: Step-by-step instructions to prepare a WordPress lab using Docker or a virtual machine.
   * **Top Tools**: Recommended tools for enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation.

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### **Recommended Environment**

* **Operating System:** Kali Linux or any Linux distribution with pentesting tools.
* **WordPress Lab:** Local VM, Docker, or Hack The Box labs.
* **Tools Installed:**
  * WPScan
  * Burp Suite / OWASP ZAP
  * Metasploit
  * Curl, wget, netcat

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### **Safety and Ethics**

All exercises in this book are intended for **educational purposes only**.\
Do **not** attempt to hack websites without explicit permission. Illegal testing can result in serious consequences.

By following this book, you are agreeing to use this knowledge **ethically and responsibly**.


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