Wp Backup Validation
Whether a backup plugin is installed AND whether any backup files are publicly exposed.
One of 122 modules in the GateTest scan suite. Catches the issue before it reaches code review, and on paid tiers opens a pull request with the fix already written.
/backup-2024-01.zip reachable (HTTP 200) — full-site dump exposed
Why we catch it
Live-URL probes for the WordPress health check at /wp. Run against any public WordPress site.
The Wp Backup Validation module sits in this category alongside 5 related modules. Together they form one of the layers of a GateTest scan — checks fire in parallel, findings cluster by root cause, and on paid tiers the AI auto-fix loop reads each finding, writes the fix, validates against the scanner, and opens a PR.
How GateTest covers wp backup validation
- Runs against a live URL. The live-URL scanners, not the repository tiers: the website scan ($29 full report) and the WordPress health check ($19). It probes a running site, so it needs a URL rather than a repo. No additional configuration.
- Free CLI.
npm i -g @gatetest/cli && gatetest --crawl https://your-site.example --module wpBackupValidationagainst a site you own. No paywall on the scanning itself. - AI auto-fix PR. Live-URL findings come with plain-English fix instructions. Auto-fix pull requests are for repository findings on the Scan + Fix and Forensic tiers.
- Honest confidence rating. Findings come with high / medium / low confidence so noisy patterns don't block the gate. The confidence-calibrator trainer reads customer suppressions and tightens rules over time.
Scan your repo for wp backup validation
Free preview of the headline findings. Pay per scan, not per seat — one-time scans never auto-renew.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Wp Backup Validation module catch?
Whether a backup plugin is installed AND whether any backup files are publicly exposed. Example finding: /backup-2024-01.zip reachable (HTTP 200) — full-site dump exposed
Does GateTest fix Wp Backup Validation issues automatically?
Live-URL findings ship with plain-English fix instructions and, where the platform allows it, a generated config file. Auto-fix pull requests are written for repository findings on the Scan + Fix ($199) and Forensic ($399) tiers.
Which tiers include the Wp Backup Validation module?
The live-URL scanners, not the repository tiers: the website scan ($29 full report) and the WordPress health check ($19). It probes a running site, so it needs a URL rather than a repo.
Can I run the Wp Backup Validation module from the CLI for free?
Yes — install with `npm i -g @gatetest/cli` and run `gatetest --crawl https://your-site.example --module wpBackupValidation`. The local CLI is free; paid tiers add AI auto-fix and the cross-finding correlation work.