AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions

Email notifications done right. No BCC lists, no added page load time, better performance.

100 active installs v3.7 PHP + WP 3.6+ Updated Jul 6, 2020
bbpresscronemailnotificationssubscription
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions' v3.7 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It boasts zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and no file operations or external HTTP requests, significantly limiting its attack surface. Crucially, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and there are no unescaped outputs or dangerous functions identified, indicating good coding practices for data handling and output sanitization.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, with no known CVEs, either historical or currently unpatched. This lack of documented vulnerabilities suggests a mature and well-maintained codebase. However, the absence of any explicit nonce checks or capability checks across its entry points, including the single cron event, presents a potential, albeit minor, area for concern. While the overall attack surface is minimal, these checks are standard security practices for WordPress plugins to prevent unauthorized actions.

In conclusion, 'asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions' v3.7 appears to be a secure plugin with excellent data handling and a clean vulnerability history. The primary area for improvement lies in the implementation of standard WordPress security checks like nonces and capability checks for its limited entry points to further harden its defenses.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries
Attack Surface

AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionplugins_loadedasyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions.php:14
actionabbps_subscription_email_cronasyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions.php:19
actionphpmailer_initasyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions.php:49
actionbbp_after_setup_actionsasyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions.php:252
actionbbp_new_topicasyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions.php:255
actionbbp_new_replyasyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions.php:258

Scheduled Events 1

abbps_subscription_email_cron
Maintenance & Trust

AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedJul 6, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings8
Active installs100
Developer Profile

AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions Developer Profile

Markus Echterhoff

5 plugins · 140 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions/js/main.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions/js/main.js
Version Parameters
asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions/css/style.css?ver=asyncronous-bbpress-subscriptions/js/main.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
abbps-topic-subscriber-notificationabbps-forum-subscriber-notification
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about AsynCRONous bbPress Subscriptions