WordPress powers a huge share of the web, which makes it a huge share of the target list — and most incidents trace not to core but to a vulnerable plugin, a weak password or an insecure upload. Our WordPress and CMS penetration testing goes past scanner output to actually exploit those weaknesses across core, plugins, themes and configuration.
The plugin and theme ecosystem is where CMS risk concentrates: a single outdated component with a known CVE can hand an attacker file upload and remote code execution. We enumerate every component, validate known vulnerabilities by exploitation, and probe the authentication, XML-RPC and REST surfaces that bots hammer daily.
A CMS breach is rarely subtle — defacement, SEO spam, card skimmers and ransomware all start with one unpatched plugin. Because these sites are public and heavily automated-attack targets, 'we keep it updated' is not the same as 'we have proven it is secure.'
What we test
Core, plugin and theme vulnerabilities (known CVEs)
Authentication, brute-force and user enumeration
File upload and remote code execution
Insecure configuration and exposed files
XML-RPC and REST API abuse
Privilege escalation and admin takeover
Common vulnerabilities we uncover
Vulnerable or outdated plugins and themes
Unauthenticated file upload leading to RCE
User enumeration and weak authentication
Sensitive file and backup exposure
Stored XSS via posts, comments or plugins
Privilege escalation to administrator
Our methodology
Scoping & rules of engagement. We agree objectives, targets and boundaries for your wordpress & cms penetration testing, so testing is safe, authorized and focused on what matters to your business.
Reconnaissance & mapping. We enumerate the full attack surface in scope, building a complete picture before any exploitation begins.
Manual exploitation. Our senior testers chain vulnerabilities by hand — going far beyond automated scanners — to prove real, demonstrable impact.
Analysis & reporting. Every finding is triaged, risk-rated with CVSS and written up with a copy-paste reproduction and clear remediation.
Remediation support & free retest. We support your team through the fixes and retest the remediated issues to confirm they are genuinely closed.
Tools & techniques
We combine CMS-aware discovery (WPScan-class enumeration of core, plugins and themes) with manual exploitation of what we find. Known-vulnerable components are confirmed by actually exploiting them where safe, and configuration is reviewed against hardening baselines — file permissions, exposed backups, debug endpoints and XML-RPC.
We then test the human-facing layer: authentication strength, user enumeration, password policy and the upload and comment paths that turn a low-severity bug into administrator access.
When you need this engagement
You run a business-critical WordPress, Drupal or Joomla site
You rely on many third-party plugins or a custom theme
Your site handles logins, payments or customer data
You have been defaced, spammed or compromised before
You want assurance before a launch or redesign
What you receive
Executive and technical report with evidence
Plugin/theme/core vulnerability inventory
Prioritised, exploitable-risk findings
Hardening and configuration guidance
Attestation letter where required
Complimentary retest after fixes
What’s included in your report
Every wordpress & cms penetration testing engagement concludes with a comprehensive, board-ready report and a working session to walk your team through it. Your report includes:
An executive summary with overall risk posture for non-technical stakeholders
Detailed technical findings, each with a step-by-step, copy-paste reproduction
CVSS v3.1 severity ratings and business-impact context for every issue
Prioritized, actionable remediation guidance your engineers can apply directly
A complimentary retest to confirm fixes and update finding status
A formal attestation letter for customers, auditors and compliance programs
Standards & frameworks
OWASP Top 10OWASP WSTGCIS BenchmarksWordPress hardening guidance
Outcomes you can expect
After your wordpress & cms penetration testing, you will have clear, evidence-based visibility into your real security risk — not a scanner’s guesswork. You will know exactly which weaknesses an attacker could exploit, what the business impact would be, and the precise steps to fix them in priority order. Teams use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy customer and regulator security requirements, and demonstrate due diligence to their board. With a complimentary retest included, you also get documented proof that the issues are genuinely resolved.
Engagement details & logistics
Every wordpress & cms penetration testing starts with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal and a clear statement of work. Most engagements are delivered fully remotely, with on-site work arranged where it genuinely adds value. Throughout testing we maintain an agreed communication cadence and escalate any critical, high-impact finding to you immediately rather than waiting for the final report. All work is performed under a signed NDA with strict data-handling controls, using safe, non-disruptive techniques and carefully coordinated rules of engagement to protect your production systems. On completion you receive your report and a walkthrough session, followed by a complimentary retest once your fixes are in place. Typical engagements are booked one to three weeks in advance, and urgent or pre-deadline testing can often be accommodated — just ask at hi@agentoffense.com.
Why organizations choose AgentOffense
Our wordpress & cms penetration testing is delivered by senior offensive-security engineers who test the way real attackers do — manually, creatively and with a relentless focus on proving genuine, demonstrable impact. Here is what sets our engagements apart:
Manual, exploit-driven testing that chains vulnerabilities the way a real attacker would, going far beyond what automated scanners can find.
Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste reproduction steps your engineers can follow and independently verify.
Honest severity calibration so you invest in fixing what genuinely matters and avoid wasting effort on false positives and noise.
Clear, business-focused reporting that speaks to engineers and executives alike, tying every issue to real-world impact.
A complimentary retest included, so you get documented proof that your fixes actually close the attack path.
Responsible, collaborative delivery with a named point of contact and secure handling of all data throughout the engagement.
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How much does WordPress & CMS Penetration Testing cost?
Every wordpress & cms penetration testing is scoped and priced individually, so you pay for exactly the coverage you need — with no hidden extras. After a short, no-obligation scoping call we send a fixed-price quote, usually within one business day, with clear deliverables, a firm timeline and a complimentary retest included. The price of your wordpress & cms penetration testing depends on the size and complexity of the target and the depth of testing required, so you always know the cost up front before any work begins.
