admin_update_user

Aktualisiert einen WordPress-Benutzer

SERVERWordPress MCP Server SOURCEc-sakel/wp-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/c-sakel-wp-mcp-server/admin-update-user.md

WHAT IT DOES

What admin_update_user does on WordPress MCP Server

AI agents use admin_update_user to create or update resources in WordPress MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your WordPress MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why admin_update_user is rated Medium

This tool modifies user account information in WordPress, which is a reversible Write operation. However, severity is high because unauthorized user updates (e.g., changing admin credentials, roles, or permissions) could grant attackers elevated access or lock out legitimate administrators, making it a critical governance risk despite being technically reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'admin_update_user' and description 'Aktualisiert einen WordPress-Benutzer' (Updates a WordPress user) directly indicate modification of user data.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs admin_update_user safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and WordPress MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For admin_update_user, this is the rule to start with:

admin_update_user Rate-limited

admin_update_user stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "admin_update_user": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "admin_update_user_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect WordPress MCP Server, apply this rule, and every admin_update_user call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about admin_update_user

What does the admin_update_user tool do? +

Aktualisiert einen WordPress-Benutzer. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WordPress MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on admin_update_user? +

Register the WordPress MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for admin_update_user: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches WordPress MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is admin_update_user? +

admin_update_user is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit admin_update_user? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the admin_update_user rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block admin_update_user completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for admin_update_user. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides admin_update_user? +

admin_update_user is provided by the WordPress MCP Server MCP server (c-sakel/wp-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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