wp-plugin-security-auditor

Audit WordPress plugins for security vulnerabilities and code quality issues.

9|12|Updated May 3, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/publishpress/publishpress-future --skill wp-plugin-security-auditor
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Skill: wp-plugin-security-auditor
Source: https://github.com/publishpress/publishpress-future/tree/main/.cursor/skills/security-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/publishpress/publishpress-future --skill wp-plugin-security-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

WordPress plugin security and maintainability are critical for acquisitions and ongoing site safety, but manual reviews are slow and error-prone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security findings in GHSA format and structured advisories for risk assessment.
  • Spreadsheet-ready metrics for acquisition evaluation and compliance reporting.
  • Code quality assessment including maintainability, dependencies, and architectural insights.
  • Audit reporting with a consolidated AUDIT_REPORT.md and per-vulnerability advisories.

Quick Start

Run a comprehensive plugin audit to generate a security and code quality report for your target plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-plugin-security-auditor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit a WordPress plugin for security vulnerabilities?

You can audit a WordPress plugin for security vulnerabilities by analyzing the PHP codebase to identify risks, generating GHSA-formatted advisories, spreadsheet-ready metrics, and a consolidated AUDIT_REPORT.md with detailed findings.

What is a GHSA-formatted security advisory for plugin code?

A GHSA-formatted security advisory is a structured vulnerability report that standardizes risk assessment findings for WordPress plugins, enabling clear documentation and tracking of identified security issues during audits.

Can I generate spreadsheet-ready metrics during a WordPress plugin acquisition due diligence?

Yes, generating spreadsheet-ready metrics during a WordPress plugin acquisition due diligence is supported, providing quantitative code quality and security data to evaluate risk and maintainability for compliance reporting.

Does the security audit assess code quality and maintainability alongside vulnerabilities?

Yes, the security audit assesses code quality and maintainability alongside vulnerabilities, analyzing dependencies and architectural insights to provide a comprehensive view of the plugin's health for acquisition evaluation.

How do I report WordPress plugin security findings for a compliance review?

Reporting WordPress plugin security findings for a compliance review requires generating a consolidated AUDIT_REPORT.md file and individual per-vulnerability advisories formatted to meet standardized security reporting requirements.

What's the best way to structure a plugin audit report for PHP WordPress environments?

The best way to structure a plugin audit report for PHP WordPress environments is to generate a consolidated AUDIT_REPORT.md accompanied by individual per-vulnerability files, ensuring all security findings and quality metrics are documented.