WPScan
The project helped make WordPress-specific vulnerability information and testing workflows more accessible. It illustrates the value of ecosystem-focused security tooling.
WPScan is a security scanner focused on WordPress installations.
Vulnerability data
The WPScan API provides vulnerability data for WordPress versions, plugins, and themes.
The scanner is documented as a black-box tool for security professionals and site maintainers.
Role
Its WordPress focus reflects the importance of component inventory and timely updates in widely deployed web platforms.
Timeline
- 2011WPScan is documented as a security tool.
WPScan
- Type
- Tool
- Era
- 2011-Present
- Key date
- 2011
- Tags
- wordpress, vulnerability-scanner, web-security, plugins, themes
Created by Joas A Santos · Something wrong or want it removed? Open an issue.