Scans for Wordfence Protected Websites, (Tue, Sep 29th)
Summary
SANS Internet Storm Center sensors have detected scans targeting the "wordfence-waf.php" script, which is part of the Wordfence WordPress security plugin. This script is located in the root directory of a WordPress site and is used to protect against web application attacks.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The scans indicate potential reconnaissance by threat actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities in WordPress sites protected by Wordfence.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of ongoing scans targeting specific security tools like Wordfence. This activity suggests attackers are probing for weaknesses or misconfigurations, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and prompt patching of any identified vulnerabilities within their WordPress environments.