What does “Site vulnerabilities found” mean and how can I fix it?
If you receive an email with the subject "[server name] Site vulnerabilities found", it means that the WordPress Toolkit has detected potential vulnerabilities on your website.
The email provides an overview of site components that could be exploited by malicious parties. In most cases, these issues can be resolved simply by keeping your website up to date.
Example:
In the example provided, the installed plugin "WordPress Email Encoder" is vulnerable.
How to fix it?
Check if an update is available for the vulnerable plugin or theme.
If an update is available, install it.
➔ This usually resolves the issue.
If no update is available:
For paid plugins: Contact the developer for support.
For free plugins: Consider replacing it with a maintained alternative.
✅ Keeping your website updated greatly reduces the risk of security issues.
The email provides an overview of site components that could be exploited by malicious parties. In most cases, these issues can be resolved simply by keeping your website up to date.
Example:
In the example provided, the installed plugin "WordPress Email Encoder" is vulnerable.
How to fix it?
Check if an update is available for the vulnerable plugin or theme.
If an update is available, install it.
➔ This usually resolves the issue.
If no update is available:
For paid plugins: Contact the developer for support.
For free plugins: Consider replacing it with a maintained alternative.
✅ Keeping your website updated greatly reduces the risk of security issues.
Updated on: 19/05/2025
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