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Database Scanner (dbscan)

cPGuard's Database Scanner analyzes WordPress database tables to identify malicious modifications, persistent injections, and suspicious content. Use these commands to manage settings, signatures, and scan jobs.

DB Scanner Service​

Check DB Scanner Status​

View the execution and integration status of the database scanner:

cpgcli dbscan --status

Enable DB Scanner​

cpgcli dbscan --enable

Disable DB Scanner​

cpgcli dbscan --disable

Scanning Database Tables​

Run Server-wide DB Scans​

Scan databases for all configured websites on the server:

cpgcli dbscan --scan --all

Run Targeted DB Scan​

Query a specific WordPress installation by path:

cpgcli dbscan --scan /home/user/public_html

Managing Database Signatures​

Whitelist Database Signatures​

Add signature rules you wish to exclude (multiple IDs can be separated by spaces or commas):

cpgcli dbscan --whitelist --add SIGNATURE_ID

Remove Database Signature Exclusion​

cpgcli dbscan --whitelist --remove SIGNATURE_ID

Force Database Signatures Sync​

Download the latest database scanner definitions instantly:

cpgcli dbscan --update