diagnostic-core-integrity

To check WordPress core file integrity, you can verify your installation files against official checksums provided by WordPress.org to detect unauthorized modifications, corruption, or potential malware injections.

Verifying WordPress core files via WP-CLI requires SSH access to your server, an active WP-CLI installation, and a configured site profile in sites.json to execute the integrity check successfully.

A WordPress core file integrity check detects malware by comparing your site's core files against official WordPress.org checksums, immediately identifying any files that have been altered, added, or deleted.

You should run a WordPress core security audit to ensure no malicious code has been injected into your core files and to identify if a plugin or theme has inadvertently modified them.

Yes, you can use WP-CLI to find modified WordPress core files by running a diagnostic that compares your files against official checksums and provides a clear report on your site's security status.

The best way to detect unauthorized modifications in WordPress core files is to compare your installation against official checksums using WP-CLI, which provides a clear report on the security status of your WordPress core.