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SudoWP Radar is a runtime security auditor for the WordPress 6.9 Abilities API. It scans every registered ability across all active plugins and themes, applying a rule engine that detects the vulnerability patterns most likely to be exploited in production.
What it audits:
<ul>
<li>Open and weak permissions — abilities with no permission_callback, or one that allows any authenticated user through.</li>
<li>Missing or loose input schemas — abilities that accept unconstrained string inputs, creating potential injection vectors for path traversal, SSRF, and similar attacks.</li>
<li>REST overexposure — abilities marked show_in_rest with no or open permission control, accessible to unauthenticated callers.</li>
<li>MCP overexposure — abilities marked meta.mcp.public = true with a weak or null permission callback are directly callable by any connected AI agent. Flagged as CRITICAL.</li>
<li>Orphaned callbacks — execute_callbacks that reference functions no longer loaded, often left behind by deactivated plugins.</li>
<li>Namespace collisions — duplicate ability names where the last registration silently overwrites the first, potentially downgrading the permission model.</li>
</ul>
How it works:
SudoWP Radar reads the live abilities registry after all plugins and themes have loaded. It applies static rules to each ability and returns a structured findings report with severity ratings (Critical, High, Medium, Low) and actionable remediation guidance. A risk score from 0-100 summarises the overall exposure of the site.
Security model:
<ul>
<li>Requires the <code>radar_run_audit</code> capability (granted to site administrators by default).</li>
<li>All audit requests are nonce-gated. No public-facing endpoints.</li>
<li>Audit findings are stored in user meta, not global options.</li>
<li>Rate-limited to one audit per 30 seconds per user.</li>
</ul>
Optional premium extension (SudoWP Pro):
The free plugin is a fully functional standalone security auditor. An optional premium add-on extends it with SudoWP Vulnerability Dataset matching (CVE references, CVSS scores, patch guidance), scheduled audits with email alerts, multi-site dashboard aggregation, and report export. None of these are required to use the core auditing features.
SudoWP Radar is a complement to static analysis tools. It audits the live, runtime state of your site — what is actually registered and executing — not just what is declared in code.
<h3>Premium Extension Filters</h3>
SudoWP Radar exposes four WordPress filters so a premium plugin can extend 
the audit engine without modifying core plugin files.
<h4>radar_dataset_enabled</h4>
Controls whether dataset lookups run during an audit. Return true to activate.
Parameters: 
 $enabled (bool) — default false. 
 Returns: 
 bool
Example:
<pre><code>add_filter( 'radar_dataset_enabled', function ( bool $enabled ): bool {
 return true; // Enable dataset lookups.
} );
</code></pre>
<h4>radar_dataset_findings</h4>
Inject Finding objects from a vulnerability dataset for a specific ability. 
Called once per ability during an audit. Non-Finding return values are stripped.
Parameters: 
 $findings (array) — current Finding[] for this ability, default []. 
 $ability (array) — ability data array from Scanner (name, meta, callbacks, etc.). 
 Returns: 
 Finding[]
Note: register with accepted_args=2 to receive both parameters.
Example:
<pre><code>add_filter(
 'radar_dataset_findings',
 function ( array $findings, array $ability ): array {
 if ( str_starts_with( $ability['name'], 'my-plugin/' ) ) {
 $findings[] = new \SudoWP\Radar\Finding(
 ability_name: $ability['name'],
 severity: \SudoWP\Radar\Finding::SEVERITY_CRITICAL,
 vuln_class: \SudoWP\Radar\Finding::VULN_DATASET_MATCH,
 message: 'Known vulnerable ability pattern detected (CVE-2026-1234).',
 recommendation: 'Update my-plugin to version 2.1.0 or later.',
 is_premium: true,
 );
 }
 return $findings;
 },
 10,
 2
);
</code></pre>
<h4>radar_dataset_status</h4>
Override the dataset status array displayed in the admin UI.
Parameters: 
 $status (array) — default status with keys: 
 enabled (bool) — false in free version. 
 label (string) — UI display string. 
 last_updated (string|null) — ISO 8601 date or null. 
 total_entries (int) — 0 in free version. 
 Returns: 
 array (same shape as input)
Example:
<pre><code>add_filter( 'radar_dataset_status', function ( array $status ): array {
 return [
 'enabled' => true,
 'label' => 'SudoWP Vulnerability Dataset: Connected. 4,821 entries.',
 'last_updated' => '2026-03-08',
 'total_entries' => 4821,
 ];
} );
</code></pre>
<h4>radar_audit_findings</h4>
Modify the complete findings array after all rules and dataset lookups have run. 
Use this to add cross-ability findings, re-score existing findings, or suppress 
false positives. Called once per full audit run.
Parameters: 
 $findings (array) — complete Finding[] from the full audit. 
 $abilities (array) — all ability data arrays scanned during this audit. 
 Returns: 
 Finding[]
Note: register with accepted_args=2 to receive both parameters.
Example:
<pre><code>add_filter(
 'radar_audit_findings',
 function ( array $findings, array $abilities ): array {
 // Example: promote medium findings to high for a high-risk site.
 return array_map( function ( $finding ) {
 if ( $finding->severity === \SudoWP\Radar\Finding::SEVERITY_MEDIUM ) {
 return new \SudoWP\Radar\Finding(
 ability_name: $finding->ability_name,
 severity: \SudoWP\Radar\Finding::SEVERITY_HIGH,
 vuln_class: $finding->vuln_class,
 message: $finding->message,
 recommendation: $finding->recommendation,
 context: $finding->context,
 is_premium: $finding->is_premium,
 );
 }
 return $finding;
 }, $findings );
 },
 10,
 2
);
</code></pre>

SudoWP Radar

Security auditor for the WordPress Abilities API. Scans registered abilities for permission, schema, and exposure risks.

Oleg Petrov

<h4>🔌 NEW: Plugins Management</h4>
Monitor and manage all installed plugins from one place. DiveWP’s Plugins Management feature shows every plugin with active/inactive status, update availability, and “Up to date” state. View details and changelog from WordPress.org, and activate or deactivate plugins without leaving the dashboard.
Plugins Management & Abilities API: Use the <code>divewp/plugins-management</code> ability so AI assistants can list plugins, fetch description and changelog for a plugin, or activate/deactivate a plugin by file path.
What Plugins Management Delivers: 
* Unified plugin list – All installed plugins with status pills (Active, Inactive, Update Available, Up to date) 
* Dashboard overview – Green and red pill counts on the main dashboard for quick health overview 
* Details drawer – Overview, full description, and changelog from WordPress.org 
* Toggle activation – Activate or deactivate plugins from the card or drawer 
* Search – Filter plugins by name, author, or description 
* Abilities API – Operations: list (all plugins), details (wp.org info for one plugin), toggle (activate/deactivate)
<h4>🤖 NEW: AI Capabilities & WordPress Abilities API</h4>
Talk to your WordPress site through AI! DiveWP integrates with the WordPress Abilities API and Model Context Protocol (MCP), so AI tools like Cursor, Claude, and ChatGPT can query your site’s health and diagnostics directly—no copy-paste needed.
WordPress Abilities API & MCP: 
* 11 Diagnostic Abilities – Server insights, cron monitoring, plugins management, database health, security audits, and more via the Abilities API 
* Zero Copy-Paste – AI agents run diagnostics through MCP without manual log sharing 
* Secure Authentication – WordPress Application Passwords for safe, controlled access 
* Step-by-Step Setup – “AI Capabilities” tab guides you through 3-step configuration for Abilities API and MCP clients
Available Abilities: 
* <code>divewp/server-insights</code> – Full server health & config check 
* <code>divewp/cron-insights</code> – Monitor WP-Cron and Action Scheduler; background tasks & overdue jobs 
* <code>divewp/db-insights</code> – Database size & optimization status 
* <code>divewp/security-insights</code> – Vulnerability & configuration audit 
* <code>divewp/performance-checks</code> – Caching & optimization discovery 
* <code>divewp/theme-builder-insights</code> – Theme and page builder health 
* <code>divewp/woocommerce-best-practices</code> – WooCommerce optimization 
* <code>divewp/seo-optimization</code> – SEO configuration audit 
* <code>divewp/email-communications</code> – Email delivery & SMTP status 
* <code>divewp/hosting-benchmark-latest</code> – Latest benchmark results 
* <code>divewp/plugins-management</code> – List installed plugins, fetch wp.org details/changelog, or toggle plugin activation (operations: list, details, toggle)
<h4>⏰ NEW: Cron Job Manager & WP-Cron Monitoring</h4>
Take control of WordPress cron jobs and scheduled tasks. DiveWP’s Cron Job Manager gives you a clear view of WP-Cron and Action Scheduler so you can spot overdue jobs, slow hooks, and misconfigured cron setups.
Cron Jobs & Abilities API: Use the <code>divewp/cron-insights</code> ability so AI assistants can inspect your cron status, overdue tasks, and recommendations without opening the admin.
What the Cron Job Manager Delivers: 
* Real-time cron monitoring – WP-Cron and Action Scheduler in one dashboard 
* Hook performance – Execution time and memory per cron hook 
* Overdue & orphan detection – Find stuck or orphaned scheduled tasks 
* Execution history – Filterable, paginated cron run history 
* Health guidance – System health and cron configuration tips
<h4>🚀 Hosting Performance Benchmark – Know If You Need to Upgrade!</h4>
Measure how your hosting handles your WordPress site! DiveWP’s comprehensive Hosting Performance Benchmark is a powerful enterprise-grade testing system that evaluates your hosting environment through real-world performance tests.
What It Tests: 
* Database Performance – Tests INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE operations, datetime functions, and aggregate operations (8 comprehensive tests) 
* Server Resources – Evaluates CPU, memory, I/O, and network capabilities (5 resource tests) 
* Concurrency Handling – Measures how your hosting performs under multiple simultaneous requests (4 concurrency tests) 
* E-commerce Performance – Tests WooCommerce-like operations including price calculations, shipping, and inventory checks (3 performance tests)
Key Benefits: 
* 20+ Individual Tests – Comprehensive evaluation across 4 major categories 
* Real-World Simulation – Tests simulate actual WordPress operations, not synthetic benchmarks 
* 6-Minute Complete Analysis – Get detailed insights in approximately 6 minutes 
* Actionable Results – Understand if your current hosting is sufficient or if you need to upgrade 
* Cross-Database Compatible – Works with MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and SQL Server 
* Optimized for Shared Hosting – Designed to work efficiently even on shared hosting environments
Perfect For: 
* Site owners wondering if their hosting plan is sufficient 
* Users experiencing slow performance and wanting to identify bottlenecks 
* Anyone considering upgrading their hosting plan 
* Developers evaluating hosting performance for client sites
<h4>🎯 Transform Your WP Journey</h4>
Discover your site’s true potential by understanding exactly what’s happening under the hood. DiveWP provides clear insights about Performance, Security, and Best Practices – all explained in plain English. Take control of your digital presence by learning as you optimize!
<h4>🔍 Key Features</h4>
🔌 NEW: Plugins Management 
* Unified list of all installed plugins with status (Active, Inactive, Update Available, Up to date) 
* Dashboard counts green (up to date) and red (updates available) pills for quick overview 
* Details drawer with overview, WordPress.org description, and changelog 
* Toggle plugin activation from card or drawer; search by name, author, or description 
* Abilities API: <code>divewp/plugins-management</code> (list, details, toggle) for AI-assisted plugin management
⏰ NEW: Cron Job Manager & WP-Cron Monitoring 
* Real-time WP-Cron and Action Scheduler tracking 
* Monitor hook performance and execution time 
* Detect orphaned and overdue tasks 
* Identify problematic cron hooks affecting performance 
* Complete execution history with filtering and pagination 
* Integrates with Abilities API via <code>divewp/cron-insights</code> for AI-assisted cron diagnostics
🤖 NEW: AI Capabilities & WordPress Abilities API 
* WordPress Abilities API and MCP let AI assistants query your site for diagnostics 
* 11 abilities for server, cron jobs, plugins, security, database, and performance insights 
* Works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, and other MCP clients 
* Secure access via WordPress Application Passwords 
* Step-by-step setup guide in “AI Capabilities” tab
🚀 Hosting Performance Benchmark 
* Comprehensive hosting evaluation with 20+ real-world performance tests 
* Database, resource, concurrency, and e-commerce performance analysis 
* Determine if your hosting plan is sufficient for your site 
* Cross-database compatibility (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server) 
* Optimized for shared hosting environments
Deep Site Insights 
* Understand your site inside out 
* Comprehensive analysis of core functions 
* Database health monitoring 
* User activity tracking 
* Everything explained in plain English
⚡ Performance & Speed 
* Clear performance insights 
* Actionable optimization steps 
* Speed improvement recommendations 
* Learn what affects your site’s performance
🛡️ Security & Best Practices 
* Proactive security checks 
* Easy-to-follow hardening recommendations 
* Learn WordPress security best practices 
* Implement as you learn
📊 Database Health 
* Optimize database performance 
* Clear insights into tables and structure 
* Cleanup recommendations 
* Learn database management without being a tech expert
🎯 SEO & Visibility 
* Practical SEO recommendations 
* Essential optimization techniques 
* Improve search engine rankings 
* Learn while implementing
🛍️ WooCommerce Optimization 
* Specialized store insights 
* Performance optimization 
* Checkout process analysis 
* Shopping experience improvements
📧 Email System Monitor 
* Detailed logging and diagnostics 
* Track email system performance 
* Ensure reliable communication 
* Monitor delivery status
🎨 Theme & Builder Analysis 
* Theme performance insights 
* Page builder optimization 
* Visual elements analysis 
* Speed optimization guidance
<h4>💡 How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install & Scan: Quick installation and automatic site analysis</li>
<li>Get Clear Insights: Receive easy-to-understand explanations</li>
<li>Learn Best Practices: Understand WordPress through your own site</li>
<li>Implement Changes: Follow actionable recommendations</li>
<li>Monitor Progress: Track improvements and keep learning</li>
</ol>
<h4>🎯 Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Beginners: Finally understand what’s happening on your site</li>
<li>Store Owners: Optimize WooCommerce performance and boost sales</li>
<li>Agency Teams: Maintain multiple sites while learning best practices</li>
<li>Content Creators: Improve site visibility while mastering WordPress</li>
</ul>
<h4>🌟 What’s New in 2.3.0</h4>
<ul>
<li>NEW: Plugins Management</li>
<li>New “Plugins Management” feature: view all installed plugins with status pills (Active, Inactive, Update Available, Up to date)</li>
<li>Dashboard overview counts green (up to date) and red (updates available) pills alongside other feature statuses</li>
<li>Details drawer with overview, full description, and changelog from WordPress.org</li>
<li>Activate/deactivate plugins from the card or drawer; search by name, author, or description</li>
<li>NEW: Abilities API – <code>divewp/plugins-management</code></li>
<li>Operations: list (all plugins with status), details (wp.org description and changelog for one plugin), toggle (activate/deactivate by plugin file)</li>
<li>AI assistants can list plugins, fetch plugin info, or change activation state via MCP</li>
</ul>
<h4>🌟 What’s New in 2.2.0</h4>
<ul>
<li>NEW: AI Capabilities & WordPress Abilities API</li>
<li>New “AI Capabilities” tab with step-by-step setup guide</li>
<li>10 diagnostic abilities for AI agents (server, cron jobs, database, security, performance, and more)</li>
<li>Support for Cursor, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT via Model Context Protocol (MCP)</li>
<li>Secure access using WordPress Application Passwords</li>
<li>NEW: Cron Job Manager & WP-Cron Monitoring</li>
<li>Full cron jobs dashboard: WP-Cron and Action Scheduler in one place</li>
<li>Hook performance, overdue and orphan detection, execution history</li>
<li>Abilities API integration: <code>divewp/cron-insights</code> for AI-driven cron diagnostics</li>
<li>NEW: REST API Access Logging in User Events</li>
<li>Track API access via Application Passwords in the event log</li>
<li>Monitor AI agent activity and external integrations</li>
<li>Throttled logging to prevent flood from MCP bursts</li>
<li>IMPROVED: Cron Jobs Feature Enhancements</li>
<li>Aligned AJAX and server health calculations for consistent status display</li>
<li>“Potential orphan” terminology for clearer task identification</li>
<li>Added Alternate Cron explanation footnote</li>
<li>Visual accent pills for Important/Recommendation notes in task modals</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
Need help? We’re here for you!
<ul>
<li>📚 <a href="https://divewp.com/documentation/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li>💬 <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/divewp/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a></li>
<li>🐞 <a href="https://divewp.com/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Bug Reports and Contact</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
DiveWP respects your privacy and that of your users. We do not collect any personal data. All analysis is performed locally on your server.
<h3>Credits</h3>
DiveWP is proudly created and maintained by Oleg Petrov.

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