The Steel Security risk score reflects the overall security risk level of your WordPress installation. It is based on findings discovered during scans.
Risk Score Factors
- Outdated WordPress core
- Vulnerable plugins or themes
- Unsafe file permissions
- Exposed configuration files
- Missing security headers
- Insecure server configuration
Each finding contributes to the overall score.
Using the Score to Prioritize
A good remediation strategy is to fix critical vulnerabilities first, address high-impact misconfigurations next, and then improve baseline hardening. This ensures limited time is spent on the issues that matter most.