Sensors report scans for a file linked to Wordfence
A SANS ISC note published on September 29, 2026 reports a small number of scans for wordfence-waf.php and describes the file's connection to WordPress site protection.
In a note published on September 29, 2026, SANS ISC said its sensors had detected a small number of scans for “wordfence-waf.php” since the previous day. The text says this script is related to Wordfence, a solution for protecting WordPress sites. It also states that installation creates wordpress-waf.php in the site's root directory; these are two different filenames.
The note does not identify the scans' origin or conclude that any sites were compromised. To check the context and the reference marked [1], consult the original SANS ISC diary entry and compare the filenames before drawing conclusions. If using AI to study or apply this information, do not submit logs containing personal data, credentials, or internal details; follow your organization's data policy.