The method
Use this prompt in ChatGPT after providing context about your WordPress website setup (plugins, theme, hosting). Specify the context clearly. Refine based on the model’s initial response for better results. Paste the prompt directly into the chat interface after providing context.
The prompts
Prompt 1
Analyze my WordPress website for potential security vulnerabilities. My site uses the Astra theme, the following plugins: Wordfence, Yoast SEO, Elementor, WooCommerce, and Contact Form 7. It is hosted on SiteGround. Identify potential weaknesses in plugin configurations, theme settings, hosting environment, and overall setup that could be exploited by attackers. Provide specific recommendations for mitigating these vulnerabilities, including configuration changes, security plugin settings, and general best practices. Also check common issues like weak passwords, outdated software, and file permission errors.
Prompt 2
Conduct a comprehensive security assessment of my WordPress website, focusing on potential SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities. My site is built with a custom theme, and uses the following plugins: Akismet Anti-Spam, Jetpack, WP Super Cache, and Advanced Custom Fields. It's hosted on DigitalOcean using a LAMP stack. Provide detailed steps to test for these vulnerabilities and recommend specific code-level and configuration-level changes to prevent them. Pay close attention to user input validation, data sanitization, and output encoding practices. Assess the security of my custom theme code as well, using examples. Also, provide recommendations for implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF).
Prompt 3
I need you to perform a security review for a WordPress installation using the Divi theme, hosted on AWS Lightsail. The plugins active are: UpdraftPlus, Sucuri Security, WPForms, and TinyMCE Advanced. Focus the analysis on common WordPress attack vectors, access control issues, and data protection measures. What are the most pressing security concerns, and how can they be addressed promptly? Outline detailed steps for hardening the server configuration, securing the database, and implementing robust user authentication procedures. Furthermore, provide insights into setting up regular security audits and vulnerability scanning processes.