{"id":7841,"date":"2025-03-18T13:52:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T18:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/?p=7841"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:33:03","slug":"what-is-patchman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/what-is-patchman\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Patchman?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212121;color:#212121\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #212121;color:#212121\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/what-is-patchman\/#how_it_works\" >How It Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/what-is-patchman\/#common_vulnerabilities_patchman_protects_against\" >Common Vulnerabilities Patchman Protects Against<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/what-is-patchman\/#why_its_different\" >Why It\u2019s Different<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/what-is-patchman\/#should_you_use_patchman\" >Should You Use Patchman?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/what-is-patchman\/#how_to_get_it\" >How to Get It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Keeping websites secure is a never-ending battle. Outdated software is a prime target for hackers, and while updates are crucial, they can also break functionality. That\u2019s where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patchman.co\/\">Patchman<\/a><\/strong> comes in. Available as an <strong>add-on for KnownHost\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/web-hosting\">Shared<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/reseller-hosting\">Reseller<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/semi-dedicated-hosting\">Semi-Dedicated hosting<\/a><\/strong> services, it works by automatically patches security vulnerabilities without disrupting your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_it_works\"><\/span><strong>How It Works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patchman operates behind the scenes, fixing security flaws before they become a problem. It does this through a quick step process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scans for vulnerabilities<\/strong> in WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and other PHP applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Applies targeted security patches<\/strong> instead of forcing full software updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quarantines malware-infected files<\/strong> to prevent further damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notifies you<\/strong> when action is taken, so you\u2019re always in the loop.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This notification is in the form of an email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common_vulnerabilities_patchman_protects_against\"><\/span><strong>Common Vulnerabilities Patchman Protects Against<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many website owners install plugins and themes but rarely update them, leaving sites vulnerable to known exploits. Patchman helps protect against <strong>outdated and abandoned plugins<\/strong>, which are some of the biggest security risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some commonly affected WordPress plugins include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Revolution Slider<\/strong> \u2013 A frequent target for attackers due to past critical vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WP File Manager<\/strong> \u2013 Often exploited to upload malicious scripts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TimThumb<\/strong> \u2013 An outdated image resizing script with known security flaws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder<\/strong> \u2013 Past vulnerabilities have allowed remote code execution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FancyBox for WordPress<\/strong> \u2013 Previously exploited for XSS (cross-site scripting) attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Patchman patches these vulnerabilities automatically, reducing the risk of exploitation without requiring the user to manually update or replace the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_its_different\"><\/span><strong>Why It\u2019s Different<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most security updates require full version upgrades, which can lead to compatibility issues. Patchman fixes vulnerabilities at the file level, meaning your site stays secure without breaking anything. It\u2019s a set-it-and-forget-it solution that reduces security risks without creating new problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"should_you_use_patchman\"><\/span><strong>Should You Use Patchman?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running a WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal site and don\u2019t want to babysit security updates, Patchman is for you. It\u2019s also a great fit for businesses that need proactive security without the hassle of constant maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_get_it\"><\/span><strong>How to Get It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patchman is available as an add-on for KnownHost hosting services. If you want automated security without the manual effort, you can enable it through your client portal or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/contact\">contact our Sales team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping websites secure is a never-ending battle. Outdated software is a prime target for hackers, and while updates are crucial, they can also break functionality. That\u2019s where Patchman comes in. Available as an add-on for KnownHost\u2019s Shared, Reseller, and Semi-Dedicated hosting services, it works by automatically patches security vulnerabilities without disrupting your site. 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