Scans for vulnerabilities, detects risky plugins, and guides you how to secure your site against hackers.

Security Ninja – Secure Firewall & Secure Malware Scanner

This plugin can be downloaded for free without any paid subscription from <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-ninja/" rel="ugc">the official WordPress repository</a>.
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For over a decade, Security Ninja has been the guardian of thousands of websites, empowering site owners like you to navigate the digital space with confidence. Instantly run 50+ security tests to uncover hidden issues, ensuring your website&#8217;s integrity and security. Embrace Ninja&#8217;s simplicity and ease of use to fortify your site&#8217;s defenses effortlessly.
Enhanced Vulnerability Scanner 
&#8211; Stay Ahead of Threats: Our vulnerability scanner proactively alerts you to known vulnerabilities, allowing you to address potential threats before they exploit your website. 
&#8211; Comprehensive Protection: Security Ninja not only checks and warns for common issues but also checks for known vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. 
&#8211; Peace of Mind: Knowing your site is monitored for the latest vulnerabilities means you can focus on what matters most—growing your business and creating content, worry-free.
Join thousands of satisfied users who trust Security Ninja to keep their websites safe. Start protecting your online presence today and help yourself to peace of mind.
<h3>Extensions</h3>
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<li>MainWP &#8211; The MainWP Dashboard allows administrators to manage many WordPress websites from a central location.</li>
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Install the FREE <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-ninja-for-mainwp/" rel="ugc">Security Ninja for MainWP Extension</a> to get an overview of all websites you have installed Security Ninja on!
https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-ninja-for-mainwp/
<h3>Security Tests for your website</h3>
Security Ninja &#8211; Your WordPress Guardian
<h3>Key Features</h3>
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Immediate Vulnerability Alerts: Get instant notifications about vulnerabilities to keep your website safe and secure.
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Comprehensive One-click Security Audit: With just one click, perform over 50+ detailed security checks that scrutinize every corner of your site for security vulnerabilities and performance issues.
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You&#8217;re in Command: Security Ninja respects your autonomy, providing insights and recommendations without making unsolicited changes to your site.
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Holistic Security Evaluation: Comprehensive checks on everything from the WordPress core, plugins, and themes to ensure they are up-to-date and secure.
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Proactive Defense Strategies: Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to prevent attacks before they happen, safeguarding your site from potential threats.
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Optimization Beyond Security: Improve your site’s performance with database optimization tips, ensuring a seamless experience for your users.
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Knowledge Empowerment: Each test comes with an easy-to-understand explanation, documentation, and actionable steps to fix identified issues.
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Customized Security Insights: Tailored security assessments to check critical updates and configurations specific to your WordPress setup for a personalized protection strategy.
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Future-Proof Your Site: Stay ahead with tests that include the latest WordPress features and best practices for site security.
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Prevent Unauthorized Access: Strengthen your defenses with checks designed to prevent weak passwords and unauthorized file access.
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Secure Configuration Checks: Ensure your website is configured according to security best practices, from file permissions to security headers, for comprehensive protection against threats.
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Enhance your website&#8217;s security, performance, and user experience with Security Ninja &#8211; your trusted partner in WordPress protection.
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Security Ninja Pro has extra features: Firewall, Block Suspicious Page Requests, Country Blocking, Core Scanner, Malware Scanner, Auto Fixer for some of the tests, Events Logger &amp; Scheduled Scans.
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An all-in-one security solution for any site. With premium support and continuous updates Security Ninja Pro is a perfect tool to keep your site safe. <a href="https://wpsecurityninja.com/?utm_source=wordpressorg&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=readme&amp;utm_content=see-what-pro-offers" rel="nofollow ugc">See what the PRO version offers</a>
Automatically block 600+ million bad IPs with one click! <a href="https://wpsecurityninja.com/?utm_source=wordpressorg&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=readme&amp;utm_content=cloud-firewall" rel="nofollow ugc">Security Ninja Pro Firewall</a> will help you stay one step ahead of bad guys by using the collective know-how of millions of attacked sites, and ban bad guys before they even open your site.
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Read more about Pro features on the <a href="https://wpsecurityninja.com/?utm_source=wordpressorg&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=readme&amp;utm_content=readmoreaboutpro" rel="nofollow ugc">Security Ninja website</a>
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What others say about the plugin
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpmayor.com/security-ninja-review-wordpress-security-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Mayor: &#8220;Easy-to-Use WordPress Security Plugin&#8221;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wplift.com/security-ninja-review" rel="nofollow ugc">WPLift</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wpexplorer.com/wordpress-security-can-security-ninja-keep-your-site-safe/" rel="nofollow ugc">WPExplorer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wploop.com/security-ninja-review/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Loop</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bitcatcha.com/blog/security-ninja-plugin-review/" rel="nofollow ugc">Bitcatcha.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.webhostingsecretrevealed.net/blog/wordpress-blog/10-actionable-wordpress-security-tips/" rel="nofollow ugc">WebHostingSecretRevealed</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ravisinghblog.in/wp-security-ninja-review/" rel="nofollow ugc">Ravi Singh</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tutorials7.com/security-ninja-review.html" rel="nofollow ugc">Tutorials 7</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.onlinedecoded.com/security-ninja-review/" rel="nofollow ugc">onlinedecoded.com</a></li>
</ul>
Tests 
* The tests include: 
 * brute-force attack on user accounts to test password strength 
 * numerous installation parameters tests 
 * file permissions 
 * version hiding 
 * 0-day exploits tests 
 * debug and auto-update modes tests 
 * database configuration tests 
 * Apache and PHP related tests 
 * WP options tests
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<li>Complete list of tests:
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<li>Check if Application Passwords feature is enabled (new to WP 5.6)</li>
<li>Check if WordPress core is up to date</li>
<li>Check if automatic WordPress core updates are enabled</li>
<li>Check if plugins are up to date</li>
<li>Check if there are deactivated plugins</li>
<li>Check if active plugins have been updated in the last 12 months</li>
<li>Check if active plugins are compatible with your version of WP</li>
<li>Check if themes are up to date</li>
<li>Check if there are any deactivated themes</li>
<li>Check if full WordPress version info is revealed in page&#8217;s meta data</li>
<li>Check if REST API links are displayed in page&#8217;s meta data</li>
<li>Check the PHP version is up to date</li>
<li>Check the MySQL version</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain detailed PHP version info</li>
<li>Check if expose_php PHP directive is turned off</li>
<li>Check if user with username &#8220;admin&#8221; and administrator privileges exists</li>
<li>Check if &#8220;anyone can register&#8221; option is enabled</li>
<li>Check user&#8217;s password strength with a brute-force attack</li>
<li>Check for display of unnecessary information on failed login attempts</li>
<li>Check if database table prefix is the default one</li>
<li>Check if security keys and salts have proper values</li>
<li>Check the age of security keys and salts</li>
<li>Test the strength of WordPress database password</li>
<li>Check if general debug mode is enabled</li>
<li>Check if the debug.log file exists</li>
<li>Check if database debug mode is enabled</li>
<li>Check if JavaScript debug mode is enabled</li>
<li>Check if display_errors PHP directive is turned off</li>
<li>Check if WordPress installation address is the same as the site address</li>
<li>Check if wp-config.php file has the right permissions (chmod) set</li>
<li>Check if register_globals PHP directive is turned off</li>
<li>Check if PHP safe mode is disabled</li>
<li>Check if allow_url_include PHP directive is turned off</li>
<li>Check if plugins/themes file editor is enabled</li>
<li>Check if uploads folder is browsable by browsers</li>
<li>Test if user with ID 1 and administrator role exists</li>
<li>Check if Windows Live Writer link is present in pages’ header data</li>
<li>Check if wp-config.php is present on the default location</li>
<li>Check if MySQL server is connectable from outside with the WP user</li>
<li>Check if EditURI link is present in pages’ header data</li>
<li>Check if TimThumb script is used in the active theme</li>
<li>Check if the server is vulnerable to the Shellshock bug #6271</li>
<li>Check if the server is vulnerable to the Shellshock bug #7169</li>
<li>Check if admin interface is delivered via SSL</li>
<li>Check if MySQL account used by WordPress has too many permissions</li>
<li>Test if a list of usernames can be fetched by looping through user IDs on http://siteurl.com/?author={ID} (also called username enumeration)</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain Strict-Transport-Security</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain X-Frame-Options</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain X-Content-Type-Options</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain Content-Security-Policy</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain Strict-Transport-Security</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain Referrer-Policy</li>
<li>Check if server response headers contain Feature-Policy</li>
<li>Check for unwanted files in your root folder you should remove</li>
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License info
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<a href="https://github.com/carhartl/jquery-cookie" rel="nofollow ugc">jQuery Cookie Plugin, Copyright 2013 Klaus Hartl</a>
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The vulnerability scanner uses data from the <a href="https://nvd.nist.gov/" rel="nofollow ugc">National Vulnerability Database &#8211; NVD</a>
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This product includes IP2Location LITE data available from <a href="https://lite.ip2location.com" rel="nofollow ugc">https://lite.ip2location.com</a>.
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This plugin uses the <a href="https://github.com/collizo4sky/persist-admin-notices-dismissal" rel="nofollow ugc">Persist Admin notice Dismissals</a> by Collins Agbonghama @collizo4sky
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<h4>How can I report security bugs?</h4>
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. <a href="https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/security-ninja" rel="nofollow ugc">Report a security vulnerability.</a>

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