Checks the PHP version of your server against known CVEs, the latest release of its branch and its official support dates.
Alternatives to Shellshock Check
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Plugonix Health Monitorv1.0.1
Scores every installed plugin's health from 0–100 based on update recency, popularity, and compatibility signals from WordPress.org.
JAT Shell Scannerv1.6.0
Checks if your site is exposed to, or was hacked through, PHP2Shell (critical PHP bug) and wp2shell (WordPress bug). Optional fixes you can undo.
Security posture report for WordPress — 30+ checks, prioritized risks, and a printable report. Get a clear picture in minutes.
Read-only PHP runtime security advisory monitoring and WordPress maintenance checks.
Ultra lightweight WordPress plugin to monitor your website's performance, health, and security.
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
IGW Security Historyv0.1.0
Review the security history of your installed plugins and check whether their current versions are affected by known vulnerabilities.
WordPress security plugin: free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ tests, vulnerability/core scanning, events logging, AI reports.
Auditrav1.0.2
MCP server for WordPress plugin audits