Rolling a brand-new WordPress build straight into production can feel exciting—but skipping a security test is like driving a fresh-off-the-lot car without checking the brakes.

A quick, local penetration test in Kali gives you confidence that what you ship is safe for visitors and trouble-free for you.

What a Pre-Launch Pentest Catches
Out-of-date plugins & themes
Vulnerable components are the #1 cause of WordPress compromises. Automated scanners (e.g., WPScan) flag them instantly.

Weak admin credentials
Brute-forcing in a closed lab uncovers default passwords and lists accounts that should have MFA.

Leaky directories & debug files
Tools like Gobuster reveal backups, log dumps, and misconfigured uploads that expose sensitive data.

Injection flaws & file-upload bugs
Metasploit, Burp Suite, and sqlmap simulate real-world exploits so you can patch before an attacker finds them.

A Five-Minute Local Checklist

Step | Tool | Goal
1. Port scan | nmap | Confirm only 80/443 are open
2. Enumerate core & plugins | wpscan | Spot outdated code
3. Crack test accounts | wpscan/rockyou.txt | Strength-check passwords
4. Directory brute-force | gobuster | Find hidden files
5. Automated vuln sweep | nikto or Metasploit modules | Catch common CVEs

RockYou.txt File

https://github.com/zacheller/rockyou # raw rockyou.txt
https://github.com/teamstealthsec/wordlists # rockyou.txt.gz inside repo
https://github.com/ohmybahgosh/RockYou2021.txt # expanded “RockYou2021” mega-list

Payoff

Peace of mind – You know the site won’t be a low-hanging fruit on day one.

Faster incident response – Baseline scans make it easier to spot future anomalies.

Professional credibility – Clients and stakeholders see security baked into your workflow, not bolted on later.

Bottom Line
Testing in a safe, isolated Kali lab before going live costs you an hour—cleaning up a breach could cost your reputation. Put the site in the ring, let the tools punch it, and launch only when it punches back.

We offer a quick 1 page guide to testing your WordPress website out on a local environment.

$5 could save your reputation…

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