A simple plugin to update URLs or other text in a database.
About Disable XML-RPC Pingback
This plugin stops abuse of your site's XML-RPC by removing some methods used by attackers, while still allowing you to use the rest of the XML-RPC methods. It is simple, effective, and has been maintained and updated since 2014. It is 100% compliant with WordPress coding standards and has over 60,000 active installations.Frequently asked questions
What does this plugin do?
This plugin stops abuse of your site's XML-RPC by removing specific methods used by attackers, while allowing other XML-RPC methods to function. It is more friendly than completely disabling XML-RPC, which is needed by some plugins and applications.
What specific methods does it remove?
It removes the 'pingback.ping' and 'pingback.extensions.getPingbacks' methods from the XML-RPC interface. It also removes 'X-Pingback' from HTTP headers.
What are the requirements for this plugin?
This plugin requires WordPress 3.8.1 or higher.
Who is the author of this plugin?
The author of this plugin is Samuel Aguilera.
How many active installations does this plugin have?
This plugin has over 60,000 active installations.
Changelog
1.2.2
- Improved WP version checking to avoid a notice under certain versions of WP.
1.2.1
- Minor changes to make code 100% compliant with WordPress Coding Standards.
1.2
- Added support for X-Pingback header removal in recent versions of WP.
1.1
- Added code to remove X-Pingback from HTTP headers as suggested by user https://wordpress.org/support/topic/remove-x-pingback-http-header
1.0
- Initial release.
