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Core WordPress is continuously audited and quickly patched; while critical, the core is rarely the root cause of real-world compromises when kept updated
Most new vulnerabilities come from third‑party plugins, especially those that remain unpatched after fixes are released. Regularly update and remove unused plugins
Themes — particularly bundled or third‑party ones — present a real but generally smaller risk than plugins; use trusted sources and apply updates promptly
An improperly protected wp‑config.php can expose database credentials and secret keys directly; ensure file permissions, move it if possible, and restrict web access
Weak or reused passwords and lack of two‑factor authentication make the admin login a common entry point for attackers; enforce strong passwords and enable MFA