Wordpress Alert: Unauthorized plugin activation

A nonadministrator can activate installed code through a plugin or API flaw. New functionality may run with broad site privileges.

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Wordpress Alert: Unauthorized plugin activation

What it looks like

A nonadministrator can activate installed code through a plugin or API flaw.

Why it matters

New functionality may run with broad site privileges.

What to check

Review activation events and the capability checks on plugin-management actions.

Documentation

This is an exploit pattern to check in installed components, not a claim that every WordPress site has this flaw. Confirm the product and version against its advisories before treating a site as affected. See WordPress roles and capabilities.