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Teck Global Permissions Checker

A WordPress plugin by Teck Global to check and fix file and folder permissions in the WordPress root directory.

by Teck Global · github.com/teckglobal/teckglobal-permissions-checker · website

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Install

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Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/teckglobal/teckglobal-permissions-checker/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
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A WordPress plugin by Teck Global to check and fix file and folder permissions in the WordPress root directory.

Description

Teck Global Permissions Checker scans all files and folders in the WordPress root directory and reports on their permissions. It highlights misconfigured permissions in a color-coded table:

  • Green: Permissions are correct (644 for files, 755 for directories).
  • Yellow: Permissions differ from recommended but are not critical.
  • Red: Permissions are too permissive (e.g., 777 for directories, 666 for files), posing a security risk.

Features

  • Scans the entire WordPress root directory recursively.
  • Reports current permissions, recommended permissions, and status for each file and folder.
  • Color-coded table for easy identification of issues.
  • "Fix" button to repair individual file/folder permissions.
  • "Fix All" button to correct all permissions at once, with a warning during the process.
  • Built-in sorting for the permissions report table.

Company Information

Teck Global is a leading provider of IT solutions, specializing in cybersecurity and WordPress development. Visit us at (https://teck-global.com) or check out our plugins at (https://teck-global.com/wordpress-plugins).

Installation

  1. Upload the teck-global-permissions-checker folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to "Permissions Checker" in the WordPress admin sidebar to view and fix permissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the recommended permissions?

Files should be 644 (readable by all, writable by owner), and directories should be 755 (readable/executable by all, writable by owner).

Why are some permissions marked as critical?

Permissions like 777 or 666 allow anyone to write to the file or directory, which is a security risk on a web server.

Why might fixing permissions fail?

The web server user (e.g., www-data) must have permission to modify files. If files are owned by another user (e.g., root), fixes may fail, requiring manual adjustment via SSH.

Screenshots

  1. Permissions report table with "Fix" and "Fix All" options, showing color-coded statuses.

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Added function to fix individual file/folder permissions.
  • Added "Fix All" function to repair all permissions at once with a warning during the process.

1.0.0

  • Initial release with permissions scanning and reporting features.

Upgrade Notice

1.0.1

This update adds the ability to fix permissions individually or all at once. Ensure your web server has sufficient permissions to modify files.

Compatibility

  • WordPress: 5.0+
  • PHP: 7.4+ (Tested up to 8.3)
  • Database: MySQL/MariaDB (no database interaction required)
  • Server: Nginx

Releases

1 release.

Tag
Published
wordpress-security-plugin latest
Mar 16, 2025 1 year ago

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