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Identify the CMS, Plugins, and Versions Running Behind Any Website

Knowing what software powers a website is the first step in assessing its security posture. WordPress with an outdated plugin is a fundamentally different risk profile than a custom-built application. Our CMS Detection tool fingerprints the content management system, theme, plugins, and exact version numbers, then cross-references everything against vulnerability databases.

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How It Works

From target input to actionable findings in three straightforward steps.

01

Enter the Target URL

Provide the website URL. The scanner works with any publicly accessible website and handles both root domains and subdirectory installations.

02

Multi-Layer Fingerprinting

The engine analyzes HTTP headers, meta tags, HTML comments, JavaScript includes, CSS paths, default files, and behavioral patterns to identify the CMS, theme, and installed plugins.

03

Vulnerability Correlation Report

Each detected component is listed with its version number and correlated against CVE databases. Outdated components with known exploits are flagged as high priority.

Key Capabilities

Purpose-built scanning backed by real penetration testing expertise.

Broad CMS Coverage

Detects over 300 CMS platforms including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, Ghost, Contentful, Strapi, and custom frameworks.

Plugin and Theme Enumeration

Identifies installed WordPress plugins, Drupal modules, and Joomla extensions by probing known file paths and analyzing page source references.

Version Fingerprinting

Determines exact version numbers through file hash comparison, generator meta tags, changelog files, and readme markers.

CVE Cross-Reference

Automatically matches detected versions against the National Vulnerability Database and WPScan vulnerability feeds to surface known security issues.

WAF and CDN Detection

Identifies front-end security layers including Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, Sucuri, Wordfence, and other WAFs that may affect scan results.

JavaScript Library Detection

Catalogs client-side JavaScript libraries and their versions (jQuery, React, Angular, Vue) to identify outdated frontend dependencies.

Common Use Cases

Assess the security posture of websites before acquiring companies or onboarding vendors
Inventory all CMS installations across your organization to identify platforms running outdated or unsupported versions
Prioritize patching by knowing exactly which plugins and themes have published CVEs
Support penetration testing reconnaissance by mapping the technology stack before active exploitation begins
Monitor competitor technology stacks to understand market trends and technology adoption patterns
Verify that development teams have updated CMS core, themes, and plugins to their latest secure versions

Why Use Pentestas

Security tools built by penetration testers, not just developers.

Enterprise-Grade Accuracy

Our scanning engine is built on the same methodologies our penetration testers use in manual engagements, tuned to minimize false positives and surface genuine risk.

Fast, Actionable Results

Get findings in minutes rather than days. Every result includes severity ratings, technical evidence, and clear remediation steps your team can act on immediately.

Continuous Monitoring

Schedule recurring scans from the Pentestas platform to catch regressions before they reach production. Stay ahead of new CVEs and configuration drift.

Privacy First

Your scan data is encrypted at rest and in transit. You own your data, with full control over retention and export.

Detailed Reporting

Export findings as PDF, CSV, or JSON. Feed results directly into your SIEM, ticketing system, or CI/CD pipeline through our REST API.

Instant Setup

Run scans directly from your browser. Enter a target, click scan, and receive results. Ready in under a minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CMS platforms can it detect?
The scanner recognizes over 300 CMS platforms and web frameworks. This includes major platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, e-commerce systems like Magento and Shopify, headless CMSs like Contentful and Strapi, and dozens of less common platforms.
Can it detect plugins on any CMS?
Plugin enumeration is most comprehensive for WordPress (60,000+ known plugins), Drupal, and Joomla. For other platforms, the scanner identifies the CMS and version but plugin-level detail varies by platform.
Does it work on sites behind WAFs?
Yes. The scanner identifies the WAF/CDN in use and adjusts its fingerprinting techniques accordingly. Some WAFs may block specific probes, which the scanner handles gracefully by relying on alternative fingerprinting methods.
How accurate is version detection?
Version detection accuracy depends on the target configuration. Sites that have not removed default files, generator tags, and changelogs yield exact version numbers. Hardened sites with these indicators removed may produce a version range rather than an exact match.