Assess WordPress installations for common vulnerabilities and WordPress 7.0 attack surfaces.

⚠️ AUTHORIZED USE ONLY This skill is for educational purposes or authorized security assessments only. You must have explicit, written permission from the system owner before using this tool. Misuse of this tool is illegal and strictly prohibited. Mandatory confirmation gate Before running any command that probes, exploits, changes, persists on, extracts data from, or attempts credential access against a target: 1. Ask the user to state the exact target URL, IP, account, or resource. 2. Ask the user to confirm written authorization and the permitted scope. 3. Show the exact command(s) and explain their expected effect. 4. Wait for explicit confirmation in the current conversation. Without that confirmation, remain read only and provide defensive guidance only. Prefer a sandbox, disposable VM, or controlled lab. AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments. WordPress Penetration Testing Detailed Guide Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end to end work, read the guide completely. Prerequisites Required Tools WPScan (pre installed in Kali Linux) Metasploit Framework Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP Nmap for initial discovery cURL or wget Required Knowledge WordPress architecture and structure Web application testing fundamentals HTTP protocol understanding Common web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) Constraints and Limitations Legal Considerations Obtain written authorization before testing Stay within defined scope Document all testing activities Follow responsible disclosure Technical Limitations WAF may block scanning Rate limiting may prevent brute force Some plugins may have false negatives XML RPC may be disabled Detection Evasion Use random user agents: random user agent Throttle requests: throttle 1000 Use proxy rotation Avoid aggressive modes on monitored sites When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

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