WordPress Security Audit
Lock Down Your Client’s WordPress Site
A deep security audit of the WordPress installation, plugins, themes, server configuration, and user access. We identify every vulnerability — from outdated plugins to misconfigured permissions — and provide a hardening plan. We also implement every fix.
The Threat Landscape
Where WordPress Sites Get Compromised
Outdated Plugins
Plugins with known vulnerabilities are the number one attack vector
Many sites run plugins that have not been updated in months — some with published exploits.
Weak Authentication
Default admin usernames, weak passwords, no two-factor authentication
Unlimited login attempts make brute-force attacks trivial.
File Permissions
Incorrect file and directory permissions allow attackers to modify core files
Attackers can inject malicious code or escalate privileges.
Database Exposure
Default database prefixes, SQL injection vulnerabilities, and unprotected phpMyAdmin
These expose the site’s most critical data.
Theme Vulnerabilities
Themes with outdated libraries, hardcoded credentials, or abandoned development
They create persistent security gaps that plugins cannot fix.
Server Misconfiguration
Directory listing enabled, debug mode in production, exposed wp-config.php
Missing security headers and insecure PHP settings compound the risk.
What We Check
Five Layers of Security. Every One Audited.
Layer 1
Server & Hosting
PHP version, server software, SSL configuration, file permissions, directory protection, backup verification, hosting security features
Layer 2
WordPress Core
Core file integrity, version currency, debug mode, error display, REST API exposure, XML-RPC status, auto-update configuration
Layer 3
Plugins & Themes
Version audit, vulnerability database check, abandoned plugin detection, license validation, code quality review, unnecessary plugin removal
Layer 4
User Access
User role audit, password strength assessment, 2FA implementation, login security, session management, user activity logging
Layer 5
Data & Database
Database prefix, SQL injection testing, backup encryption, database user permissions, sensitive data exposure, wp-config.php security
100+ Security Checkpoints
Nothing Gets Missed
Authentication & Access
- Admin username check
- Password policy audit
- Two-factor authentication
- Login attempt limiting
- User role review
- Session timeout settings
- Admin URL protection
- File editor disabled
Code & Configuration
- Core file integrity
- Plugin vulnerability scan
- Theme code review
- wp-config.php security
- .htaccess hardening
- Debug mode disabled
- Error display off
- REST API restrictions
Server & Network
- SSL certificate validation
- Security headers (CSP, X-Frame, etc.)
- Directory listing disabled
- PHP version check
- File permission audit
- Backup verification
- Malware scanning
- Firewall configuration
Beyond the Audit
We Find Vulnerabilities. We Close Them.
Audit Only
Complete security assessment with documented findings
Your team receives a security roadmap.
- Full vulnerability scan
- Manual code review
- Configuration analysis
- User access audit
- Detailed report with fix instructions
- Priority-ranked findings
Audit + Hardening
We run the audit AND implement every fix
Your client gets a hardened WordPress site.
- Everything in Audit Only
- Plugin and theme updates
- Authentication hardening (2FA, login limits)
- Server configuration fixes
- Security header implementation
- Malware removal (if infected)
- Ongoing security monitoring
The Risk Is Real
WordPress Security by the Numbers
of all websites run on WordPress — making it the biggest target for attackers
of WordPress security vulnerabilities come from plugins and themes
attacks per minute targeting WordPress sites globally
of WordPress sites run at least one plugin with a known vulnerability
The Process
How We Run the Audit
Every WordPress Security Audit follows a structured process. We scan, test, and document every vulnerability. Typically 5 to 7 business days from start to delivery.
01
Environment Review
Day 1
We review the WordPress version, PHP version, hosting configuration, active plugins, themes, and user roles. We document the attack surface before testing begins.
02
Vulnerability Scanning
Day 2-3
Automated scanners check every plugin, theme, and core file against known vulnerability databases. We scan for malware, backdoors, and suspicious file modifications.
03
Manual Penetration Testing
Day 4-5
Our team manually tests authentication flows, file permissions, database security, API endpoints, and input validation. We check what automated tools cannot.
04
Report and Hardening Plan
Day 6-7
Every vulnerability is documented with severity, risk assessment, and specific fix instructions. Delivered as a prioritized hardening plan your team or ours can execute.
Before We Start
What We Need From You
To run an accurate WordPress Security Audit, we need a few things from your team. Most clients have everything ready within a day.
WordPress Admin Access
Administrator-level access to the WordPress dashboard. We need to review plugins, themes, user roles, and configuration settings. A temporary admin account is fine.
Hosting and Server Access
Access to the hosting control panel or SSH access. We need to check file permissions, server configuration, PHP settings, and database security at the server level.
Plugin and Theme List
A current list of all active and inactive plugins and themes. If you have custom plugins or theme modifications, let us know so we can include those in the code review.
Pricing
Custom Quoted for Every Project
Every WordPress Security Audit is scoped based on site complexity, the number of plugins and custom code, and whether you choose Audit Only or Audit + Hardening.
For pricing, contact us with the site URL and a list of active plugins. We will provide a custom quote within one business day.
See Our Work
Preview a Sample WordPress Security Audit
See exactly what your client receives. Browse a complete WordPress security audit — every vulnerability documented, every risk assessed, every hardening recommendation included.
Your Client’s WordPress Site Is a Target. Protect It.
Send us the site URL. We will run a comprehensive security audit and deliver a prioritized vulnerability report — or harden the entire site ourselves.
Questions
Frequently asked questions about WordPress security audits
Security plugins like Wordfence and Sucuri are valuable monitoring tools, but they only catch known patterns. Our audit includes manual review of configuration, code, server settings, and access controls that automated tools miss.
We start with malware removal and forensic analysis to understand how the breach occurred. Then we proceed with the full security audit and hardening to prevent reinfection.
Yes. We audit sites on WP Engine, Kinsta, Flywheel, Cloudways, and all major hosting providers. The audit scope adjusts based on what the hosting environment allows us to configure.
We recommend a comprehensive audit annually, with quarterly automated scans and continuous monitoring. Major updates — WordPress core, new plugins, theme changes — should trigger a targeted review.
We test every change in staging before deploying to production. Security hardening is implemented incrementally with verification at each step. Rollback procedures are in place for every change.
Yes. After the initial audit and hardening, we offer ongoing monitoring — vulnerability scanning, uptime monitoring, login activity tracking, and proactive patching.