Broken Link Checker Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Broken Link Checker Wordpress Plugin in digital assets. Ensure accurate monitoring of digital asset health by identifying the presence of this plugin, facilitating potential vulnerability assessments.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
23 days 12 hours
Scan only one
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Broken Link Checker is a widely used WordPress plugin designed to monitor and analyze websites for broken links, which may significantly impact SEO rankings and user experience. Developed primarily for WordPress sites, it allows website administrators and developers to ensure that all links are functioning correctly, thus preserving the integrity and credibility of their sites. This tool is ideal for businesses and individuals who rely on their web presence for marketing, commerce, or information dissemination. Regularly updated and maintained, Broken Link Checker finds application across a broad spectrum of website types and sizes. Monitoring is done continuously, providing users with real-time alerts of any broken links detected. The plugin aims to enhance website performance by eliminating link errors, which could otherwise lead to decreased visitor engagement.
This detection scanner identifies whether the Broken Link Checker plugin is installed on WordPress sites. It detects the presence of the plugin primarily through accessible resources and specific files associated with the plugin. The detection focuses on identifying plugin-related files, such as the readme.txt, which provides necessary version information. By determining the presence and version of the plugin, potential outdated or insecure configurations can be flagged. Such detection aids administrators in maintaining their WordPress installations by pointing out which plugins require attention and updates. This process is crucial for preventing potential exploits that could arise from outdated plugin versions.
The scanner examines specific endpoints of the WordPress installation to detect the presence of the Broken Link Checker plugin. One primary endpoint checked is the '/wp-content/plugins/broken-link-checker/readme.txt' path. By utilizing regular expression (regex) extractors, the tool identifies version details from the contents of this file. The scanner provides dual comparison checks—both regex matching and version comparison against known up-to-date versions. Such details aid in confirming if the plugin is present and verifies if it adheres to the latest security standards expected by the WordPress community.
If exploited by malicious parties, the detection of the Broken Link Checker plugin could result in targeted attacks aimed at its potential vulnerabilities. Outdated versions of the plugin may expose the website to risks associated with security lapses, such as susceptibility to hacking attempts or data breaches. Malicious actors could use this information to craft attacks that exploit specific weaknesses of the plugin, especially if known vulnerabilities exist. This could lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or reduced website integrity, affecting the trust and dependence site users have on its content. Ensuring that the plugin versions are continuously monitored reduces the potential risk of such adverse impacts.
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