WordPress Hosting Stack Audit
Security audit for WordPress hosting infrastructure including PHP version, web server configuration, file permissions, plugin risks and malware indicators.
Beyond WordPress Itself
This is not a WordPress plugin audit. Our WordPress Hosting Stack Audit reviews the infrastructure layer that WordPress runs on — the server configuration, PHP environment, web server setup and hosting-level security controls that determine whether your WordPress sites are actually protected.
A WordPress site is only as secure as the stack beneath it. Outdated PHP, misconfigured web servers or weak file permissions can undermine even the most carefully maintained WordPress installation.
What We Check
Our audit covers the full hosting stack supporting WordPress:
- PHP version and configuration — version currency, dangerous functions, memory limits, execution settings
- Web server configuration — Apache/Nginx setup, security headers, directory listing, access controls
- File permissions — ownership, write permissions, exposed sensitive files
- wp-config.php security — database credentials exposure, security keys, debug settings, file editing
- Database exposure — remote access, user privileges, backup accessibility
- Plugin and theme risks — known vulnerable plugins, abandoned themes, file integrity at hosting level
- Malware indicators — suspicious files, injected code, unauthorized modifications
- Backup at hosting level — backup coverage, schedule, integrity, recovery capability
- SSL/TLS configuration — certificate validity, protocol versions, cipher suites, forced HTTPS
- Caching configuration — object cache, page cache, CDN integration, cache security
Who Needs This
This audit is designed for:
- Hosting companies with WordPress clients on shared or managed platforms
- Agencies managing multiple WordPress sites on dedicated infrastructure
- Businesses running WordPress on their own dedicated or VPS servers
- Managed WordPress hosts looking to validate their stack security
If you manage the server, not just the WordPress dashboard, this audit is for you.
What You Receive
- A detailed technical report covering all areas listed above
- Prioritized findings with severity ratings
- Specific remediation steps for each identified issue
- Recommendations for ongoing hosting-level WordPress security
Related Services
- Hosting Audit — full hosting platform security review
- cPanel/WHM Audit — focused on cPanel/WHM configuration and hardening
- Backup Review — dedicated backup coverage and integrity assessment
Get Started
Ready to verify that your WordPress hosting stack is secure? Contact us to discuss your environment, or see our pricing for package details.