The xmlrpc.php endpoint is a file commonly associated with WordPress, a popular Content Management System (CMS). XML-RPC (XML Remote Procedure Call) is a protocol used for remote communication, and in WordPress, xmlrpc.php enables features like remote publishing, pingbacks, and trackbacks. However, it is also a frequent target for attacks (e.g., brute-force attacks, DDoS) if not properly secured or disabled when unnecessary. While other CMS platforms like Drupal may support XML-RPC, they typically do not use a file named xmlrpc.php by default; Drupal’s XML-RPC functionality is often integrated into its core or modules (e.g., via xmlrpc.module) and uses different endpoints.

Option A ("WordPress"): Correct, as xmlrpc.php is a hallmark of WordPress installations.

Option B ("Drupal"): Incorrect, as Drupal does not use xmlrpc.php by default; its XML-RPC endpoints are different.

Option C ("Both A and B"): Incorrect, as xmlrpc.php is specific to WordPress.

Option D ("None of the above"): Incorrect, as WordPress is the correct match.

The correct answer is A, aligning with the CAP syllabus under "CMS Security" and "WordPress Vulnerabilities."References: SecOps Group CAP Documents - "Content Management System Security," "WordPress Hardening," and "OWASP CMS Security Guide" sections.