Wpscan Integration with DefectDojo
WPScan is a black-box WordPress security scanner used to identify vulnerabilities, security weaknesses, and misconfigurations in WordPress core installations, plugins, and themes by leveraging its continuously updated vulnerability database. The tool performs remote enumeration and security assessments to detect outdated components, exposed sensitive files, weak passwords, and other security issues that could be exploited by attackers.
Data Granularity: What Gets Imported
The following fields are captured from Wpscan results and surfaced in DefectDojo findings:
| Field | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Finding name from the scan | Matched to the tool's own naming |
| Severity | Critical / High / Medium / Low / Info | Mapped from the tool's own severity scale |
| Description | Finding detail from the report | Includes what the issue is and why it matters |
| Mitigation | Remediation guidance | Where the tool provides it |
Importing Into DefectDojo
Use the DefectDojo import API to create a new Test under the relevant Engagement for your product. The request body:
{
"scan_type": "Wpscan",
"engagement": "<engagement-id>",
"file": "results.json"
}