The WordPress uploads directory should only contain media files. Attackers often attempt to upload malicious scripts disguised as images or documents. If PHP execution is allowed, those files could run on the server.
Why This Is Dangerous
- Remote code execution
- Persistent malware
- Unauthorized administrative access
How Steel Security Protects Uploads
Steel Security can apply server rules that prevent PHP files from executing inside uploads directories, and it is designed so the change can be reverted if compatibility issues arise.