Extensible activation exploit scanner

An extensible activation exploit scanner may have a modular structure, such that capabilities of the activation exploit scanner may be updated easily. The extensible activation exploit scanner may include an exploit data file, at least one detection module, at least one response module, and a base scanner. The exploit data file may have a number of entries, each of which may include information about a respective activation exploit or a respective class of activation exploit, as well as information about a detection module and a response module. The activation exploit scanner may read an entry of the exploit data file, may execute a detection module, corresponding to the entry, to detect a respective activation exploit or class of activation exploit, and may execute a response module, corresponding to the entry, to perform an action when the respective activation exploit or the class of activation exploit is detected.