Security Tests

Security Tests check common WordPress settings and server details that leave a site easier to attack. Run them from Security Ninja, then open each result for what failed and how to fix it.

• Security Tests overview

• Security issues were found

• Fixes

• Fixed test results still fail?

• Check if plugins are up to date

• User “admin” with administrator privileges exists

• Secure or remove readme.html

• “Anyone can register” option is enabled

• Unnecessary information on failed login attempts

• If full WordPress version info is revealed in meta data

• Check WP core updates

• Auto core updates

• Deactivated plugins

• Plugin compatibility check

• Theme updates

• Deactivated themes

• WP version info

• PHP version update

• PHP version detail exposure

• MySQL version check

• Update functions.php

• Fix temporary folder not writable

• What is the sn-backups folder?

• How to fix cURL SSL certificate errors

• Maintenance and password-protected websites