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WordPress Security Scanner

Comprehensive security audit for WordPress & WooCommerce sites

🛡️ What is WordPress Security Scanner?

Our WordPress Security Scanner is a comprehensive security audit tool designed specifically for WordPress and WooCommerce websites. It performs 15+ security checks to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, outdated software, and potential security threats that could compromise your website.

🔍 What We Check

WordPress Core Security

  • WordPress Version - Detects outdated WordPress installations
  • Exposed Sensitive Files - Checks for publicly accessible wp-config.php, debug logs, backups
  • XML-RPC Status - Identifies if XML-RPC is enabled (DDoS vector)
  • Debug Mode - Detects if WP_DEBUG is enabled in production
  • Directory Listing - Checks if directory browsing is enabled

Authentication & Access Control

  • Username Enumeration - Tests for user enumeration vulnerabilities
  • REST API Exposure - Checks if user data is exposed via REST API
  • Admin SSL - Verifies HTTPS is enforced on admin pages

WooCommerce Security (if detected)

  • WooCommerce Version - Checks for outdated WooCommerce
  • Checkout SSL - Ensures checkout pages use HTTPS
  • Product ID Exposure - Detects price manipulation vulnerabilities
  • Payment Gateway Security - Reviews payment processing security

Theme & Plugin Detection

  • Active Theme Detection - Identifies the active theme
  • Plugin Enumeration - Lists detectable plugins
  • Version Information Leakage - Checks for exposed version numbers

📊 Understanding Your Security Score

A 90-100 points

Excellent security - minimal issues

B 80-89 points

Good security - minor improvements needed

C 70-79 points

Fair security - several issues to address

D 60-69 points

Poor security - immediate action required

F Below 60 points

Critical security issues - urgent fixes needed

🚨 Severity Levels Explained

Critical

Immediate security risk. Can lead to complete site compromise, data theft, or malware infection. Fix immediately.

High

Serious security concern. Increases attack surface significantly. Should be fixed within 24-48 hours.

Medium

Moderate security issue. Makes attacks easier but not critical. Fix within a week.

Low

Minor security concern. Best practice improvement. Fix when convenient.

🛠️ Common Fixes

Update WordPress & Plugins

1. Go to Dashboard → Updates
2. Click "Update Now" for WordPress core
3. Select all plugins and click "Update"
4. Update themes from Appearance → Themes

Disable XML-RPC

Add to your .htaccess file:

<Files xmlrpc.php>
    Order Deny,Allow
    Deny from all
</Files>

Force SSL on Admin

Add to wp-config.php:

define('FORCE_SSL_ADMIN', true);

Disable Directory Listing

Add to .htaccess:

Options -Indexes

Hide WordPress Version

Add to functions.php:

remove_action('wp_head', 'wp_generator');

💡 Best Practices

  • Keep Everything Updated - WordPress core, themes, and plugins
  • Use Strong Passwords - 16+ characters with mixed case, numbers, symbols
  • Enable Two-Factor Authentication - Add extra login security
  • Regular Backups - Daily automated backups to external storage
  • Security Plugin - Install Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security
  • Limit Login Attempts - Prevent brute force attacks
  • Change Default Admin URL - Move wp-admin to custom URL
  • Disable File Editing - Prevent code injection via admin panel
  • Use Security Headers - Add CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options
  • Regular Security Audits - Scan your site weekly

🔐 WooCommerce Specific Security

  • SSL Certificate - Mandatory for all WooCommerce sites
  • PCI Compliance - If storing payment data
  • Secure Payment Gateways - Use reputable providers
  • Customer Data Protection - GDPR compliance
  • Order Data Encryption - Protect sensitive information
  • Regular Security Scans - Check for credit card skimmers

❓ FAQ

How often should I scan my WordPress site?

We recommend weekly scans, or immediately after installing new plugins/themes or updating WordPress.

Is this scanner safe to use?

Yes! Our scanner only performs read-only checks. It doesn't modify your site or attempt any exploits.

What if I get a low score?

Don't panic! Follow the recommendations provided for each issue. Start with critical issues first, then work down the severity levels.

Can this detect all malware?

This scanner checks for common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. For deep malware scanning, use specialized tools like Wordfence or Sucuri.

Does it work with multisite?

Yes, but it scans the main site. For network-wide security, scan each subsite individually.

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