---
title: "WPScan WordPress Security Vulnerability Scanner"
description: "WPScan is an open-source WordPress security scanner that detects vulnerabilities in plugins, themes, and core installations. It checks for known CVEs, weak passwords, exposed config files, and security misconfigurations using the WPScan Vulnerability Database API."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/wpscanteam/wpscan"
category:
  - "WordPress & CMS"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "wpscanteam/wpscan"
  github_stars: 9527
---

# WPScan WordPress Security Vulnerability Scanner

WPScan is an open-source WordPress security scanner that detects vulnerabilities in plugins, themes, and core installations. It checks for known CVEs, weak passwords, exposed config files, and security misconfigurations using the WPScan Vulnerability Database API.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/wpscan-wordpress-security-vulnerability-scanner/)