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How does Patchstach Vulnerability work in Manage?

Last Update: March 5, 2026

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Patchstack Vulnerability Detection in Manage identifies security risks in WordPress plugins in real-time. It integrates Patchstack’s global vulnerability database directly into your dashboard, categorizing threats by severity (Low, Medium, or High). This allows users to monitor plugin security across single or multiple sites without installing additional tools, ensuring proactive site protection.

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Elementor One users are able to make changes with Manage. The free plugin provides a read-only version of the app.

What is Patchstack Vulnerability Detection?

Patchstack is an industry-leading security research organization that monitors vulnerabilities for WordPress, ecosystems. By integrating this intelligence, Manage provides:

  • Technical Guidance: Direct links to Patchstack for detailed vulnerability reports.
  • Real-time Visibility: Instant alerts on plugin security flaws.
  • Severity Ratings: Clear indicators of High, Medium, or Low risk levels.
  • Zero Setup: Security tracking is active by default within the dashboard.

How do you view vulnerabilities for a single site?

  1. Go to your My Elementor dashboard.
  2. Click the site your want to check.
    Click a site to choose it.
  3. Click Plugins.
    Clicking plugins shows a list of site plugins
    Here you will see:
    • How many plugins are installed
    • Which plugins require updates
    • How many known vulnerabilities are detected
      A display of number of plugins and info about them
  4. The Security Status column displays the number of issues.
    This image highlights the "Security status" column where users can identify specific plugin issues.
  5. Click the number of security issues for details.
    The button containing the number of issues
    A detailed modal appears with the vulnerability title, description, and a Learn More link to Patchstack for deeper technical guidance.
    The security modal

What features are available in Bulk Site Management?

  • Aggregated Data: View a summary of vulnerabilities across all connected sites in one screen.
  • Hover Details: Mouse over the security indicators to see specific plugin issues without leaving the main view.
  • Severity Indicators: Color-coded badges highlight which plugins require immediate attention.
  • One-Click Actions: Click on any issue to view the full technical description and remediation steps.

Why it matters

Security isn’t just about fixing issues after they occur, it’s about early awareness and proactive management. With Patchstack built into Manage, you can:

  • Detect vulnerabilities early, before they are exploited.
  • Prioritize fixes based on severity.
  • Keep track of vulnerable plugins across multiple sites from a single dashboard.
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