WordPress
Posts in the WordPress category from the LionScripts team.
How to Test WordPress Plugins for Vulnerabilities Before You Deploy
Plugins account for roughly 90% of WordPress vulnerabilities. Learn how to test WordPress plugins for security flaws in a safe environment before you deploy them to your live site.
How to Audit a WordPress Plugin's Update History Before Installing
A plugin that hasn't updated in 18 months could be abandoned code one CVE away from disaster. Learn how to audit a WordPress plugin's update history before you install it.
How to Audit a WordPress Security Plugin Before Trusting It
The WordPress security plugin you trust to protect your site can itself become a liability. Learn how to audit a plugin's code, privileges, and reputation before installing it.
How to Vet WordPress Migration Plugins Before Moving Your Site
Migrations are where sites quietly break, from mangled database links to skipped uploads and insecure tools. Learn how to vet WordPress migration plugins before you move your site.
How to Vet SAML SSO Plugins for WordPress Before Installing
SAML SSO plugins for WordPress vary wildly in security quality. Learn how to vet them properly before installing to avoid handing attackers admin access to your entire site.
How to Harden WordPress Backup Plugins Against Takeover Exploits
Backup plugins can read your database and overwrite core files, making them prime targets for attackers. Learn how to harden WordPress backup plugins against takeover exploits.
How to Manually Patch WordPress Flaws Your Security Plugins Miss
Your security plugin hides vulnerabilities instead of fixing them, leaving a dangerous gap between disclosure and patch. Learn how to manually patch WordPress flaws yourself.
How to Detect and Patch Vulnerable WordPress Backup Plugins
Backup plugins store your entire site, including database credentials and API keys. Learn how to detect and patch vulnerable WordPress backup plugins before attackers exploit them.
Vetting WordPress Plugins for Security Before You Install in 2026
Installing WordPress plugins takes seconds, but vetting them for security protects your entire site. Learn how to evaluate plugins before you click Install in 2026.
WordPress Auth Bypass Attacks: How to Protect Your Site in 2026
Authentication bypass attacks silently slip past WordPress logins, creating rogue admin accounts and injecting malicious code. Learn how these quiet threats work and how to protect your site in 2026.
Why Your WordPress Security Plugin Might Be Leaking Data
The security plugin you trust to protect your WordPress site may be quietly sending your data elsewhere. Learn where these leaks happen and how to spot them.
How to Audit WordPress Plugin Permissions to Prevent Data Leaks
The average WordPress site runs 20-30 plugins, each with access to your database, files, and user data. Learn how to audit plugin permissions and stop data leaks before they start.