wp-theme-auditor

Audit WordPress themes for security issues and best practice deviations.

Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scopweb/scp-skills --skill wp-theme-auditor
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Skill: wp-theme-auditor
Source: https://github.com/scopweb/scp-skills/tree/main/wp-theme-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scopweb/scp-skills --skill wp-theme-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

WordPress themes often ship with security and quality gaps. This Skill identifies and reports security issues and deviations from best practices in existing WordPress themes, helping you catch problems before they impact users.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Audits Classic and Block/FSE themes, plus Divi child themes, focusing on core theme files like functions.php, templates, style.css, and theme.json, as well as partials and child theme overrides.
  • Cross-checks known CVEs and collects actionable remediation steps to address discovered issues.
  • Uses a structured workflow to generate an audit report ready for review and handoff.

Quick Start

Provide the WordPress theme code or path to run the full audit workflow and obtain a detailed report.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-theme-auditor

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

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

To audit a WordPress theme for security vulnerabilities, provide the theme code or path to trigger a full audit workflow. The process analyzes core files like functions.php, templates, and theme.json to identify security issues and deviations from best practices.

What security issues are commonly found in WordPress theme functions.php files?

Security issues commonly found in WordPress theme functions.php files include cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and inadequate data sanitization. The audit identifies these vulnerabilities and outputs a structured report with actionable remediation steps.

Can I audit a Block or FSE theme using this method?

Yes, you can audit a Block or FSE theme using this method. The audit supports both Classic and Block/FSE themes, specifically analyzing theme.json, templates, and partials to ensure they adhere to current WordPress security and quality standards.

Does the audit cover Divi child themes and their overrides?

Yes, the audit covers Divi child themes and their overrides. It examines child theme overrides, partials, and style.css files to detect inherited vulnerabilities and ensure that customizations maintain security best practices across the parent-child theme hierarchy.

How are known CVEs checked during a WordPress theme audit?

Known CVEs are checked during a WordPress theme audit by cross-referencing the theme's code and dependencies against a database of known vulnerabilities. This process identifies active risks and generates a structured report with prioritized remediation steps.