6.3 Vulnerability Scan
📖 Overview
The Vulnerability Scan module provides real-time detection, classification, and visibility into the known and potential security weaknesses across your entire digital surface.
This system continuously analyzes exposed services, technologies, protocols, and configurations to identify vulnerabilities — then ranks them by severity so you know exactly what to fix, and where.
🚨 ShieldsGuard helps you stay ahead of attackers by showing what they see before they exploit it.
🔍 What It Scans
Web application stack (WordPress, PHP, Plesk, etc.)
SSL/TLS configuration and certificate health
HTTP headers and content security policies
Open ports and exposed services
Publicly accessible endpoints
CMS plugin versions
Protocol vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
Missing or misconfigured DNS and email security
🎯 Severity Levels
All findings are categorized using a clear, color-coded system:
🔴 Critical
Exploitable vulnerabilities with high impact
🟠 High
Major misconfigurations or outdated technologies
🟡 Medium
Weaknesses requiring mitigation
🔵 Low
Minor risks or hygiene issues
⚪ Info
Informational or best practice observations
Each severity level helps prioritize remediation based on real-world impact.
📋 Vulnerability Detail
Every finding includes:
Affected domain and URL
Risk level (color and label)
Vulnerability type or CVE (if applicable)
Description of the issue
Discovery method
Exact URL or port
Suggested resolution
Timestamp
Quick access to “View” for more details
🧠 Example Findings
CVE-2020-24778 (GSAP)
High
JavaScript library
Missing HSTS Header
Medium
HTTP response headers
Misconfigured CORS
Medium
API endpoints
SSL Certificate Near Expiry
Medium
TLS
Missing HttpOnly on Cookies
Low
Set-Cookie directive
No DKIM or SPF Records
Info
Email configuration
WordPress XML-RPC Brute Force Exposure
Medium
WP login subsystem
REST API Enumeration
Info
WP-JSON endpoint
📈 Dashboard Features
📊 Risk Score Gauge — Visual snapshot of risk posture
📑 Security Findings Table — Fully filterable by severity or domain
🧮 Vulnerability Histogram — Severity-wise chart
🔍 Domain Filter — Narrow scope by subdomain or asset
📤 Export Capabilities — Download reports for audits or incident response
⚙️ How to Use It Effectively
Patch critical exposures quickly
Sort by severity and act on 🔴/🟠 first
Track remediation over time
Re-scan after fixes and compare findings
Improve compliance posture
Export finding logs with timestamps
Investigate patterns
Correlate vulnerabilities across domains
Confirm system health after deploy
Run scan post-update to detect regressions
🔐 Best Practices
Integrate scans into your change and release cycle.
Treat HIGH and CRITICAL findings as blockers in CI/CD.
Review LOW/INFO items regularly for hygiene improvements.
Use scan results to update your WAF, IP filters, and rules.
🎯 ShieldsGuard Vulnerability Scan is your early warning system — detecting what could be exploited before attackers do, and giving you a prioritized, actionable plan to fix it.
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