Wordpress Security Validation

The wordpress-security-validation skill empowers AI agents to audit WordPress installations for common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. It systematically checks security headers, plugin integrity, and file permissions to ensure the site adheres to best practices.

When to use it

• Before deploying a new WordPress site to production to catch critical flaws early.
• During routine maintenance cycles to verify that recent updates haven't introduced security gaps.
• When troubleshooting unexplained performance drops or suspicious activity logs.
• As part of a pre-audit checklist for clients requiring compliance with security standards.

Key capabilities

• Validates standard WordPress security headers like X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy.
• Scans installed plugins and themes against known vulnerability databases.
• Checks file permissions on core directories to prevent unauthorized modifications.
• Identifies outdated software versions that may expose the site to exploits.

Example prompts

• "Run a full security validation on my WordPress site at [URL] and list any high-risk issues found."
• "Check if all plugins and themes on this WordPress installation are up to date and free of known CVEs."
• "Audit the file permissions of the wp-content directory and report any world-writable files."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure you have write access or appropriate credentials for the target WordPress site, as some checks require server-level inspection. This skill complements but does not replace a full manual penetration test; it focuses on automated validation of common security configurations.