What is a WordPress vulnerability scanner?

A WordPress vulnerability scanner checks your installed core version, plugins, and themes against a database of known security flaws (CVEs). It alerts you if you are running software with publicly known exploits that hackers could use to compromise your site.

How does Nexura detect vulnerable plugins?

Nexura Security maintains an active threat intelligence database containing vulnerability advisories for WordPress core, plugins, and themes. The scanner checks the exact version numbers of your installed components against this database to identify unpatched flaws.

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Stop Hacks Before
They Happen.

Over 90% of WordPress hacks originate from outdated, vulnerable plugins. Nexura's Vulnerability Scanner continuously audits your site against the latest CVE databases to find exploitable code before attackers do.

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Vulnerability Report

2 Critical Alerts

Contact Form Plugin

v3.1.4

Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

CVSS 9.8 (Critical) CVE-2023-XXXX

Slider Revolution

v6.4.1

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

CVSS 7.2 (High) WPVDB Advisory

WordPress Core

Up to date (v6.3)

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Nexura's vulnerability scanner cross-references your site's software stack against industry-leading databases to ensure you are never caught off guard by a zero-day or publicly disclosed exploit.

CVE Database

Direct integration with MITRE CVE records for standardized tracking of all disclosed software vulnerabilities globally.

WP-Specific Advisories

We aggregate data from leading WordPress security research teams (like WPScan and Patchstack style databases) for WP-specific flaws.

Virtual Patching

When a vulnerability is found but no update is available yet, Nexura's Pre-Boot WAF deploys virtual patches to block exploit attempts.

Comprehensive Component Auditing

Hackers don't just target core WordPress files. Any installed script is a potential entry point.

Plugin Vulnerabilities

Plugins are responsible for over 90% of WordPress compromises. Nexura scans every active and inactive plugin in your `wp-content/plugins` directory against known exploits.
Theme Vulnerabilities

Abandoned or nulled themes frequently contain hidden backdoors or XSS flaws. We audit your themes directory to ensure your front-end code is secure.
WordPress Core Advisories

When new WordPress core updates are released to patch security holes, Nexura immediately alerts you if your site is running a vulnerable version.

Detection is Half the Battle. Remediation is Key.

Knowing you have a vulnerability is useless if you can't fix it. Nexura gives you the tools to secure your site instantly.

1-Click Updates

When a vulnerable plugin is detected, Nexura provides a direct link to update the plugin safely from your WordPress dashboard.

Virtual Patching (WAF)

Can't update right away? Nexura's Web Application Firewall blocks common exploit patterns (like SQLi and XSS) attempting to target the known flaw.

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Don't wait for hackers to find the vulnerabilities on your site. Install Nexura Security and get alerted immediately.

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