BrenWP Client Safe Mode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/brenwp-client-safe-mode

Per-user Safe Mode plus role-based client restrictions for safer troubleshooting and cleaner client handoff.

0 active installs v1.7.2 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Jan 6, 2026
clienthardeningrestrictionssecuritytroubleshooting
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is BrenWP Client Safe Mode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

BrenWP Client Safe Mode has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The brenwp-client-safe-mode plugin version 1.7.2 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates excellent practices in SQL query handling, with 100% usage of prepared statements, and a high rate of properly escaped output. The plugin also incorporates a good number of nonce and capability checks, suggesting an awareness of common WordPress security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history, including critical or high severity issues, is a very positive indicator. The taint analysis also shows no critical or high severity flows with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the impression of robust code hygiene.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handlers without authentication checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

BrenWP Client Safe Mode Security Vulnerabilities

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

BrenWP Client Safe Mode Release Timeline

v1.7.2Current
v1.7.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

BrenWP Client Safe Mode Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
708 escaped
Nonce Checks
15
Capability Checks
24
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

99% escaped713 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
handle_import_settings (includes/admin/traits/trait-brenwp-csm-admin-actions.php:554)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface
2 unprotected

BrenWP Client Safe Mode Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected2

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_brenwp_csm_user_searchincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:60
authwp_ajax_brenwp_csm_user_search_safe_modeincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:61
WordPress Hooks 45
actionplugins_loadedbrenwp-client-safe-mode.php:41
actionadmin_menuincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:44
actionadmin_initincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:45
actionadmin_initincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:46
filteroption_page_capability_brenwp_csmincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:47
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:49
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_toggle_enabledincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:51
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_clear_logincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:52
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_export_logincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:53
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_export_settingsincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:54
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_apply_presetincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:56
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_reset_defaultsincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:57
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_import_settingsincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:58
actionadmin_noticesincludes/admin/class-brenwp-csm-admin.php:62
filteruser_has_capincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:59
actionadmin_menuincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:62
actionadmin_initincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:65
actionadmin_initincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:66
actionadmin_bar_menuincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:69
filtershow_admin_barincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:70
filterfile_mod_allowedincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:73
actionpre_get_postsincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:76
filterajax_query_attachments_argsincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:77
actionadmin_noticesincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:80
actionadmin_noticesincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:84
actionadmin_noticesincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:85
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:86
actioncurrent_screenincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:87
filterscreen_options_show_screenincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:88
filterwp_is_application_passwords_available_for_userincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:91
actionwp_dashboard_setupincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:94
actionuser_profile_update_errorsincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:97
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:98
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_dismiss_twofa_noticeincludes/class-brenwp-csm-restrictions.php:101
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_toggle_safe_modeincludes/class-brenwp-csm-safe-mode.php:41
actionadmin_post_brenwp_csm_admin_set_safe_modeincludes/class-brenwp-csm-safe-mode.php:42
actionadmin_bar_menuincludes/class-brenwp-csm-safe-mode.php:43
actionadmin_noticesincludes/class-brenwp-csm-safe-mode.php:44
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-brenwp-csm-safe-mode.php:45
actioninitincludes/class-brenwp-csm.php:121
filterxmlrpc_enabledincludes/class-brenwp-csm.php:125
filterwp_headersincludes/class-brenwp-csm.php:126
actionadmin_initincludes/class-brenwp-csm.php:129
filterwp_privacy_personal_data_exportersincludes/class-brenwp-csm.php:130
filterwp_privacy_personal_data_erasersincludes/class-brenwp-csm.php:131
Maintenance & Trust

BrenWP Client Safe Mode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 6, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads334

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

BrenWP Client Safe Mode Developer Profile

Brendigo

2 plugins · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect BrenWP Client Safe Mode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/adminbar.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/adminbar.js/wp-content/plugins/brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/admin.js
Version Parameters
brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/admin.css?ver=brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/admin.js?ver=brenwp-client-safe-mode/assets/adminbar.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about BrenWP Client Safe Mode