The Best Magento Security Scanner Tools in 2026 (Free & Paid)
A security scanner is the fastest way to find out whether your Magento store is exposed — before an attacker does. But scanners differ a lot in what they can see: some only read your storefront from the outside, others read files and the database on the server. This guide compares the main Magento security scanner tools in 2026 and what each actually detects.
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- Remote scanners can't see on-disk webshells or DB-level skimmers — MageArgus incident data
- Most compromises trace back to a missing patch a scanner would have flagged — Sansec
Two kinds of scanner: remote vs on-disk
Remote (black-box) scanners fetch your storefront and infer risk from what's visible — version, headers, exposed files, reachable skimmer scripts. They're instant and need no install, but they can't see files or the database on the server. On-disk (white-box) scanners run on the server and read every file plus the database — the only way to confirm webshells, injected templates and DB skimmers. Good security uses both.
MageReport
A long-standing free remote checker. Fast for version/patch and common misconfig checks from the outside. Like all remote tools it can't confirm on-disk malware.
Sansec eComscan
A respected commercial server-side malware scanner from the team behind much Magecart research. Deep on-disk and database detection; paid, run via CLI on the server.
Adobe Commerce Security Scan Tool
Adobe's own free remote scan, run from your Commerce account against a verified domain. Useful baseline checks; remote-only.
MageArgus
A free remote scanner (version/CVE, headers, exposed files, skimmer signals) plus an on-disk module that scans files, checkout/payment templates and the database for webshells, injected skimmers and rogue admins — closing the gap a remote-only tool leaves. Scan your store for malware.
How to choose
For a quick exposure check, any free remote scanner works — run one today. To actually prove a store is clean (especially after an incident), you need an on-disk scan. See how website malware scanners work for the deeper comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is a free scanner good enough?
For finding version/patch exposure, misconfigurations and reachable skimmers, yes — run one regularly. To confirm a store is malware-free after a compromise, add an on-disk (server-side) scan, because remote tools can't see planted files or database injections.
How often should I scan?
At least weekly, and after every deploy or plugin change. See our guide on how often to scan your website for malware.