Generated at : 25 Aug 2025

REPORT

Website Security Audit

[clientsite.com]

Audit Overview

This comprehensive security audit was conducted to evaluate the current security posture of the WordPress website and identify vulnerabilities or configuration gaps that could impact its integrity, reliability, or exposure to cyber threats. The audit encompassed technical security assessments, configuration reviews, and best practice evaluations to provide a complete security profile.

Overall, the site demonstrates a solid foundation with key security protections in place, including active SSL certificates, scheduled backups, firewall protection, and malware scanning. However, several critical areas require immediate attention, particularly outdated plugins and security configurations that could expose the site to potential exploits.

Critical Security Findings

Critical

Outdated WordPress Core & Plugins

Multiple outdated components identified as security risks requiring immediate updates

Critical

Weak Password Policies

Current password requirements do not meet industry security standards

Security Risk Assessment

16

Total Issues

3

Critical Issues

5

High Risk Issues

6

Medium Risk Issues

2

Low Risk Issues

Security Standards Overview

The security assessment was conducted against industry-standard security frameworks including OWASP Top 10, WordPress Security Best Practices, and general web application security guidelines. The findings indicate areas of compliance and specific recommendations for improvement.

OWASP Top 10

8/10

WordPress Security

6/10

SSL/TLS Standards

9/10

#	Details	Instances	Impact
1	Component : WordPress Core Version : 5.8.3 (Current: 6.4.3) Status Severely outdated - Multiple CVEs present	1	Critical
2	Component : Contact Form 7 Version : 5.7.7 (Current: 5.8.1) Status Outdated - Security vulnerabilities present	1	Critical
3	Component : Yoast SEO Version : 20.12 (Current: 22.1) Status Outdated - Multiple security patches missing	1	Serious

Current Theme Analysis

Current Theme: Astra (Version 4.1.6)

Theme Status: Outdated - Current version is 4.2.1

Security Assessment: Medium risk due to outdated version

The Astra theme is a popular and well-maintained WordPress theme, but the current installation is running an outdated version. This poses potential security risks as newer versions often include security patches and bug fixes.

Theme Security Metrics

Security Score Breakdown: The theme security assessment evaluates various aspects including code quality, update frequency, and known vulnerabilities.

Theme Security

7/10

Custom Code

3/10

Overall Score

5/10

Theme Security Recommendations

High

Update Theme to Latest Version

Update Astra theme from version 4.1.6 to 4.2.1 to receive security patches and bug fixes

Security Improvement Strategy

Based on the comprehensive security audit findings, we recommend implementing the following security measures in order of priority. These recommendations are designed to address the most critical vulnerabilities first while establishing a foundation for ongoing security improvements.

Immediate Actions (0-7 days)

Critical

Update WordPress Core

Update to latest WordPress version 6.4.3 to receive critical security patches and vulnerability fixes

Critical

Update All Outdated Plugins

Update all plugins to their latest versions to eliminate known security vulnerabilities

Short-term Actions (1-2 weeks)

High

Implement Two-Factor Authentication

Enable 2FA for all administrative accounts to enhance login security and access control

Medium-term Actions (1 month)

Medium

Configure Security Headers

Implement essential security headers for enhanced protection against common web attacks

Medium

Establish Security Monitoring

Implement regular vulnerability scanning and security monitoring procedures

Implementation Timeline

Phase 1 (Immediate - 0-7 days): Critical security updates and vulnerability fixes

Phase 2 (Short-term - 1-2 weeks): High-priority security improvements and configurations

Phase 3 (Medium-term - 1 month): Security hardening and monitoring implementation

Phase 1

2

Phase 2

2

Phase 3

2

Implementation Progress Tracking

Overall Security Assessment

The website security audit reveals a mixed security posture with several critical vulnerabilities that require immediate attention. While the site has basic security measures in place, including SSL encryption and firewall protection, the outdated components pose significant risks.

The audit identified 16 security issues across various categories, with 3 critical vulnerabilities that could lead to potential exploitation. The primary concerns center around outdated WordPress core, plugins, and themes that contain known security vulnerabilities.

Strategic Recommendations

Immediate

Update Critical Components

WordPress core and all outdated plugins must be updated within 7 days

High

Implement Security Hardening

Enable 2FA, strengthen password policies, and configure security headers

Medium

Establish Monitoring

Implement security monitoring and regular vulnerability scanning

Generated at : 25 Aug 2025

Security Audit Report

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This comprehensive security audit has identified key areas for improvement to ensure your website maintains a strong security posture. The findings presented in this report provide a clear roadmap for enhancing security and protecting against potential cyber threats.

We recommend prioritizing the critical and high-risk issues identified, as these pose the most significant security risks. The implementation of the recommended security measures will significantly improve your website's security profile and reduce exposure to potential attacks.

REPORT

Website Security Audit

Executive Summary

Audit Overview

Critical Security Findings

Outdated WordPress Core & Plugins

Weak Password Policies

Core Findings

Security Risk Assessment

Security Standards Overview

OWASP Top 10

WordPress Security

SSL/TLS Standards

Plugin and Theme Inventory

Theme Overview

Current Theme Analysis

Theme Security Metrics

Theme Security

Custom Code

Overall Score

Theme Security Recommendations

Update Theme to Latest Version

Recommendations

Security Improvement Strategy

Immediate Actions (0-7 days)

Update WordPress Core

Update All Outdated Plugins

Short-term Actions (1-2 weeks)

Implement Two-Factor Authentication

Medium-term Actions (1 month)

Configure Security Headers

Establish Security Monitoring

Next Steps / Implementation Plan

Implementation Timeline

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Implementation Progress Tracking

Conclusion and Summary

Overall Security Assessment

Strategic Recommendations

Update Critical Components

Implement Security Hardening

Establish Monitoring

Security Audit Report

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