Disable PHP File Execution in Specific WordPress Directories
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 10:28 am
Another way to improve WordPress security is to disable PHP file execution in directories where they are not needed, such as /wp-content/uploads/. You can do this by opening a text editor such as Notepad and pasting this code:
123 <Файлы *.php>отказать всем</Files>
Next, you need to save this file as .htaccess and upload it to the /wp-content/uploads/ folder on your site using an FTP client. Alternatively, you can do this in one click using the Hardening cashapp database feature in the free Sucuri plugin we mentioned above.
Limit login attempts
By default, WordPress allows users to try to log in as many times as they want. This makes your WordPress site vulnerable to brute force attacks. Hackers try to crack passwords by trying different combinations of logins. This can be easily fixed by limiting the number of failed login attempts a user can make . If you are using a web application firewall, as mentioned earlier, then this problem is automatically solved. However, if you do not have a firewall configured, follow these steps:
Login Lockdown options
First, you need to install and activate the Login LockDown plugin. For more information, see our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin . Once activated, visit the Settings » Login LockDown page to configure the plugin.
123 <Файлы *.php>отказать всем</Files>
Next, you need to save this file as .htaccess and upload it to the /wp-content/uploads/ folder on your site using an FTP client. Alternatively, you can do this in one click using the Hardening cashapp database feature in the free Sucuri plugin we mentioned above.
Limit login attempts
By default, WordPress allows users to try to log in as many times as they want. This makes your WordPress site vulnerable to brute force attacks. Hackers try to crack passwords by trying different combinations of logins. This can be easily fixed by limiting the number of failed login attempts a user can make . If you are using a web application firewall, as mentioned earlier, then this problem is automatically solved. However, if you do not have a firewall configured, follow these steps:
Login Lockdown options
First, you need to install and activate the Login LockDown plugin. For more information, see our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin . Once activated, visit the Settings » Login LockDown page to configure the plugin.