Patchstack

What it is

Patchstack combines software inventory, vulnerability intelligence, and targeted protection in a central dashboard. Its RapidMitigate engine applies rules within the application to block attacks against known flaws without changing application code.

What it helps with

- Identifying vulnerable WordPress plugins, themes, and core versions
- Deploying virtual patches while teams prepare software updates
- Monitoring JavaScript dependencies through its lockfile connector
- Managing plugin and theme vulnerability reports, patch validation, and coordinated disclosure through a free managed VDP linked to its bug bounty community

Who it's for

WordPress site owners, agencies, hosting providers, and plugin or theme developers managing sites or software they own or are authorized to maintain.

Worth knowing

Software updates are not automatic; you choose when to apply them. The managed VDP is not a full code audit.

Does the free plan include exploit protection?
No, Personal includes monitoring and alerts for up to three sites, while protection is paid.

Can it clean an already infected site?
No, Patchstack does not scan files for existing malware or remove infections.

How does it compare with WPScan, Snyk, and OSV-Scanner?
In our view WPScan finds vulnerable WordPress components and Snyk and OSV-Scanner flag vulnerable dependencies, while Patchstack also blocks exploits against known flaws with virtual patches until you update.