Beam Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/beam

An efficient streaming HTTP API transport.

10 active installs v2.0.0 PHP + WP 3.7.0+ Updated Dec 3, 2017
httpproxyremote-apisocketstream
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Beam Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "beam" plugin v2.0.0 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly reduces the attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate robust security practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of external HTTP requests and the limited file operations also contribute to a secure profile.

The vulnerability history is equally positive, showing zero known CVEs. This, combined with the lack of any recorded vulnerability types, suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin. The taint analysis also found no issues, indicating that data flows within the plugin are properly handled and sanitized. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices.

While the plugin appears very secure, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks on any potential (though seemingly non-existent) entry points could be a theoretical concern if any were ever introduced in the future. However, given the current analysis showing zero entry points, this is a very low risk. Overall, the "beam" plugin v2.0.0 presents a highly secure option based on the provided data.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks on potential entry points
  • Missing nonce checks on potential entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Beam Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Beam Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Beam Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
49
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Beam Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterhttp_request_versionbeam.php:665
filterpre_http_requestbeam.php:666
Maintenance & Trust

Beam Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedDec 3, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Beam Developer Profile

bobbywalters

3 plugins · 30 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Beam

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Beam