Exploit Scanner

By Donncha O Caoimh (a11n)

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Exploit Scanner Review - In-Depth Analysis

Exploit Scanner checks your WordPress files and database for signs of hacking.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

3.2/5 (based on 40+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin searches the files on your website, and the posts and comments tables of your database for anything suspicious. It also examines your list of active plugins for unusual filenames.

It does not remove anything. That is left to the user to do.

It is likely that this scanner will find false positives. However, it is best to err on the side of caution; if you are unsure then ask in the Support Forums, download a fresh copy of a plugin, search the Internet for similar situations, et cetera. You should be most concerned if the scanner is making matches around unknown external links; finding base64 encoded text in modified core files or the wp-config.php file; listing extra admin accounts; or finding content in posts which you did not put there.

Follow the guides from the Codex to ensure your site is secure. A regular backup routine is extremely useful; if you ever find that your site has been hacked you can easily restore your site from a clean backup and fresh set of files.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Exploit Scanner plugin.

hack

hacking

scanner

security

spam

FAQ

Download and unzip the plugin.
Copy the exploit-scanner directory into your plugins folder.
Visit your Plugins page and activate the plugin.
A new menu item called “Exploit Scanner” will be available under the Tools menu.