XML-RPC Flood is a DDoS technique that targets system availability by overloading infrastructure. This page explains the attack, mitigation capabilities, and the role of WEDOS Global.
Description
Exploits the XML-RPC interface on web servers to send excessive requests, causing resource exhaustion.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: Yes, disperses HTTP/XML traffic across nodes.
NGINX Proxy: Yes, blocks excessive XML-RPC requests.
HAProxy: Yes, rate-limits XML-RPC traffic effectively.
IDS Suricata: Yes, identifies XML-RPC patterns.
WAF: Yes, filters excessive XML-RPC calls.
OWASP Rules: Yes, mitigates XML-RPC abuse patterns.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, mitigates XML-RPC floods efficiently.
Solutions
Disable unused XML-RPC endpoints or use WAF rules to block abuse.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like XML-RPC Flood, WEDOS offers scalable global filtering combined with advanced detection strategies and 24/7 support.
Can WEDOS Global Help?
✅ WEDOS Global is highly effective against this attack due to global Anycast and intelligent filtering.