Real-World Use Case: WordPress Pentest with Kali GPT

In this hands-on demonstration, we walk through a practical example of how Kali GPT can assist in a penetration testing scenario against a local WordPress site hosted at 192.168.1.52. From reconnaissance to user enumeration and brute-force attacks, Kali GPT acts as a step-by-step guide and productivity booster for ethical hackers.

Step 1: Identifying the CMS with WhatWeb

The first step in any penetration test is reconnaissance. Using WhatWeb, we aim to detect which CMS is running on the target IP. Simply ask Kali GPT for the proper command:

whatweb http://192.168.1.52

Kali GPT instantly explains what the command does and interprets the output, confirming that the target is indeed a WordPress website. This early confirmation is critical in choosing the right tools for further enumeration.

Step 2: Enumerating WordPress Users with WPScan

Now that we’ve identified the CMS, we move on to user enumeration. With Kali GPT's help, we use WPScan to identify usernames — a common vector for brute-force attacks.

wpscan --url http://192.168.1.52 --enumerate u

Kali GPT assists in interpreting the scan results, highlighting which usernames were discovered and how that might indicate potential weak points.

Step 3: Performing a Brute-Force Login Attack

After identifying usernames, we move on to a brute-force login attempt using WPScan again. Kali GPT suggests the proper syntax and even guides you on choosing or creating a suitable password list.

wpscan --url http://192.168.1.52 --passwords /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt --usernames admin

As the scan proceeds, Kali GPT explains the risk, best practices, and how to read the results to avoid false positives. It also reminds users that this action should only be performed in ethical, legal environments.

The Value of Kali GPT

Throughout this engagement, Kali GPT serves not only as a tool but as an interactive cybersecurity mentor. It accelerates every phase of the testing process — from reconnaissance to exploitation — while ensuring accuracy and ethical awareness.

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

This demonstration is for educational purposes only. All actions shown were performed on a system owned by the tester. Never conduct unauthorized testing on systems you do not own or have explicit permission to test.