WordPress

Posts in the WordPress category from the LionScripts team.

How to Patch the Elementor Admin-Takeover Flaw Before Attackers Do

How to Patch the Elementor Admin-Takeover Flaw Before Attackers Do

Elementor powers 5 million WordPress sites, making it a prime target for admin-takeover exploits. Learn how to detect, patch, and harden your site before attackers strike.

10/2/2026·12 min read
How to Harden WooCommerce Against Third-Party Plugin Attacks

How to Harden WooCommerce Against Third-Party Plugin Attacks

Your biggest WooCommerce security risk is often a plugin you installed and forgot about. Learn how to harden your store against third-party plugin vulnerabilities and attacks.

10/1/2026·12 min read
How to Audit WordPress Migration Plugins for Security Flaws

How to Audit WordPress Migration Plugins for Security Flaws

Migration exposes your WordPress site to serious security risks. Learn how to audit migration plugins for vulnerabilities before trusting them with your database, credentials, and files.

9/29/2026·12 min read
How to Harden WordPress Plugins Against One-Click Admin Takeover

How to Harden WordPress Plugins Against One-Click Admin Takeover

One unauthenticated request can hand attackers full admin control of your WordPress site. Learn how to harden plugins and stop one-click admin takeover before it happens.

9/27/2026·12 min read
How to Harden WordPress Backup Plugins Against Site Takeovers

How to Harden WordPress Backup Plugins Against Site Takeovers

Backup plugins can read every file, dump your database, and ship credentials to attackers. Learn how to harden WordPress backup plugins and stop site takeovers before they start.

9/22/2026·12 min read
How to Audit a WordPress Plugin's Security Before You Install It

How to Audit a WordPress Plugin's Security Before You Install It

That eight-second Install Now click can cost you months of cleanup. Learn how to audit any WordPress plugin's security before it ever touches your site.

9/21/2026·12 min read
How to Manually Fix the 7 WordPress Flaws Security Plugins Miss

How to Manually Fix the 7 WordPress Flaws Security Plugins Miss

Security plugins catch loud automated attacks but miss the quiet structural flaws in your WordPress setup. Learn how to manually fix 7 critical vulnerabilities plugins overlook.

9/16/2026·11 min read
How to Test WordPress Plugins for Vulnerabilities Before You Deploy

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.

9/16/2026·12 min read
How to Audit a WordPress Plugin's Update History Before Installing

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.

9/15/2026·12 min read
How to Audit a WordPress Security Plugin Before Trusting 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.

9/13/2026·12 min read
How to Vet WordPress Migration Plugins Before Moving Your Site

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.

9/12/2026·12 min read
How to Vet SAML SSO Plugins for WordPress Before Installing

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.

9/12/2026·12 min read