=== Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher ===
Contributors: fstab
Donate links: https://ko-fi.com/machinecode, https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd
Tags: security, vulnerabilities, plugin vulnerability, vulnerability scan, vulnerability scanner
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.4.1
License: GPLv2
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Know the moment an installed plugin, theme, or WordPress core has a known security vulnerability — before attackers do.

== Description ==
Most compromised WordPress sites aren't hit by some clever, brand-new exploit — they're breached through a **known** vulnerability in an outdated plugin or theme that nobody noticed in time. The fix is almost always as simple as running an update. The hard part is knowing there's a problem at all.

Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher watches that blind spot for you. It checks your installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core against a continuously updated database of publicly known vulnerabilities, then tells you in plain language — right in your dashboard — what is affected and what to do about it.

* See at a glance whether anything on your site currently has a known vulnerability.
* Get the details that matter: which component, which versions are affected, and whether updating resolves it.
* Run a check whenever you want with a single click, so you stay in control.

Your site's data never leaves your server. The plugin only reads public vulnerability information through the WP Vulnerability API — no account, no external tracking, and no noticeable impact on performance.

== Key Features ==
* Automated scanning of plugins, themes, and WordPress core
* Real-time results with instant insight
* Easy-to-use interface in the WordPress admin dashboard
* Notifications and alerts for detected vulnerabilities
* Minimal performance impact
* Uses WP Vulnerability API (read-only; no data sent from your site)
* Supports donations via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/machinecode) and [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd)

== Installation ==

= From your WordPress dashboard (recommended) =
1. Go to **Plugins → Add New** and search for "Simple WP Vulnerability Watcher".
2. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

= Manual upload =
1. Download the plugin .zip file.
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin** and choose the .zip.
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

= Getting started =
Open the **Vulnerabilities** menu in your WordPress admin and click **Run Check** to scan your site. Re-run it any time — especially after installing or updating plugins and themes.

== Screenshots ==
1. Plugin admin page displaying vulnerability scan results

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
* **How do I run a scan?** Navigate to the plugin admin page and click "Run Check".
* **How often should I run a scan?** Run scans regularly, especially after installing new plugins/themes or updates.
* **Does the plugin impact site performance?** No, it is lightweight and optimized for efficiency.
* **Can I support plugin development?** Yes, via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/machinecode) or [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd).

== Changelog ==
= 1.4.1 =
* Fixed the "Donate" and "Support me on Ko-fi" links to point to the correct account
* Fixed malformed markup on the Ko-fi support button
* Asset versions now follow the plugin version for reliable cache-busting

= 1.4.0 =
* Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3
* Minor improvements and bug fixes

= 1.3.0 =
* Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3
* Minor improvements and bug fixes

= 1.2.0 =
* Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3
* Minor improvements and bug fixes

= 1.1.0 =
* Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3
* Minor improvements and bug fixes

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Automated scanning of installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core
* Real-time results and alerts
* Uses WP Vulnerability API (read-only)
* Lightweight and efficient
* Easy-to-use admin interface
* Supports donations via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/machinecode) and [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd)
* Installation via WordPress plugin screen or upload

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.4.1 =
Fixes the donation links. Recommended for all users.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release, no special upgrade notes

== License ==
This plugin is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. See the `license.txt` file for details.
