Glen Scott

This plugin determines whether any of your plugins or themes have security vulnerabilities. It does this by looking up details in the WPScan Vulnerability Database.
It will run a scan once a day, and e-mail the administrator if any vulnerable plugins or themes are found.
Please note: As from version 2.0.0, you will need to <a href="https://wpvulndb.com/users/sign_up" rel="nofollow ugc">register on the WPScan Vulnerability Database</a> site in order to get an API token. This token is required before any security scans can be performed. Once you have your token, it can be added to the Plugin Security Scanner settings page.
You can also register a webhook for notifications. The webhook will trigger daily, even if no vulnerabilities found. The webhook is a post request, with JSON payload containing the vulnerabilities.
You can enable the webhook under Settings\General tab – see the Plugin Security Scanner settings.
It also adds a new menu option to the admin tools menu called “Plugin Security Scanner”. Clicking this runs a scan. If the scan finds any problems, it shows you a list of plugins or themes that have vulnerabilities, along with a description of the issue.
The WPScan Vulnerability Database API, which this plugin uses, is free for non-commercial use. However, any commercial usage will require that you purchase a commercial license from WPScan. If you are using the API for your own site then you will not need a commercial license. However, if you are a hosting company and install the plugin systematically across all of your clients sites, then you will need to purchase a commercial license. If you are making heavy use of the API, it is likely that you will need to purchase a commercial license. To enquire about a commercial license, please contact team@wpvulndb.com
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Plugin Security Scanner

Slow to check because the API service works only one plugin at a time, but good enough. Could show the vulnerabilities found direct on Plugins page.



Could also check WP version

This plugin alerts you if any of your plugins have security vulnerabilities.  It does this by utilising the WPScan Vulnerability Database once a day.

Esteban

Aipatch Security Scanner is a lightweight security scanner that helps you understand and improve your site’s security posture.
Unlike heavy security suites, Aipatch Security Scanner focuses on clarity over complexity:
<ul>
<li>Security Score: A simple 0–100 score that summarizes your site’s security status at a glance.</li>
<li>Local Scanner: Detects outdated plugins, themes, core versions, risky configurations, and common security weaknesses — all locally, with no external dependencies.</li>
<li>Known Vulnerabilities: Checks your installed software against a built-in knowledge base of known vulnerabilities. Future versions will support external vulnerability feeds for broader coverage.</li>
<li>Safe Hardening: Toggle security improvements like XML-RPC blocking, REST API restrictions, WordPress version hiding, and login brute-force protection — each with clear explanations and compatibility warnings.</li>
<li>Security Logs: A clean log of all security events, scans, and changes made through the plugin.</li>
<li>Site Health Integration: Adds custom security tests to the WordPress Site Health screen.</li>
<li>Scan History: Every scan is saved so you can track your security score over time.</li>
<li>Module Control: Enable or disable individual modules (scanner, hardening, vulnerabilities, login protection) from settings.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Philosophy</h4>
Aipatch Security Scanner is designed to give site owners clear, actionable information without being overwhelmed by technical jargon or upsell pressure. Every finding includes what it means, why it matters, and what to do — in plain language.
<h4>What Aipatch Security Scanner Does</h4>
<ul>
<li>Runs 12 local security checks against your installation</li>
<li>Calculates a risk score based on findings</li>
<li>Compares installed plugins, themes, and core against known vulnerabilities</li>
<li>Applies optional hardening rules via WordPress filters (no file modifications)</li>
<li>Logs all security events to a dedicated database table</li>
<li>Integrates with WordPress Site Health</li>
</ul>
<h4>What Aipatch Security Scanner Does NOT Do</h4>
<ul>
<li>It is NOT a firewall or WAF.</li>
<li>It does NOT scan files for malware.</li>
<li>It does NOT modify your .htaccess or wp-config.php automatically.</li>
<li>It does NOT phone home or require an account to function.</li>
<li>It does NOT intercept frontend requests or affect page load performance.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Future Roadmap</h4>
<ul>
<li>External vulnerability feed integration (API-based)</li>
<li>File integrity monitoring</li>
<li>Email alerts for critical findings</li>
<li>Extended multisite support</li>
</ul>

Aipatch Security Scanner

Lightweight security scanner for WordPress. Checks for outdated software, risky configurations, and applies safe hardening measures.

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