Web and technology
XML-RPC
Abbreviation for Extensible Markup Language Remote Procedure Call
In short and in plain language
XML-RPC is an older interface.
Through it, programs call functions on another system over the internet.
In some website systems it is a known target for login attempts by machines.
If it is not needed, it can be turned off. Then attackers have fewer ways in.
Definition
XML-RPC is an older interface through which programs call functions on another system over the internet. In some content management systems it is a known target for automated login attempts. If it is not needed, switching it off can reduce the attack surface.