Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker

This plugin will block mass mailing for the buddypress messaging system

50 active installs v2.5 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Apr 26, 2016
buddypressmessagesspam
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'buddypress-messages-spam-blocker' plugin v2.5 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the analysis indicates zero taint flows, meaning there are no identified paths where unsanitized data could lead to vulnerabilities. The complete lack of known CVEs, both historical and current, strongly suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. The plugin's attack surface is also zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, further minimizing potential entry points for attackers. The only potential area for improvement, though not a direct vulnerability based on this data, is the complete absence of capability checks and nonce checks. While the current code may not require them due to its limited attack surface, implementing them would provide an additional layer of defense and follow best practices for future code expansions. Overall, this plugin appears to be a very secure option, with its strengths significantly outweighing any perceived weaknesses.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker Security Vulnerabilities

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

Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker 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

Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionbp_includebuddypress-messages-spamblocker.php:19
actioninitplugin.php:6
filtermessages_screen_composeplugin.php:9
Maintenance & Trust

Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedApr 26, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs50
Developer Profile

Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker Developer Profile

quan_flo

5 plugins · 290 total installs

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

How We Detect Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/css/bps-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/css/bps-frontend.css/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/js/bps-admin.js/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/js/bps-frontend.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/js/bps-admin.js/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/js/bps-frontend.js
Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/css/bps-admin.css?ver=/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/css/bps-frontend.css?ver=/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/js/bps-admin.js?ver=/wp-content/plugins/buddypress-messages-spam-blocker/js/bps-frontend.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bps-admin-pagebps-frontend-message-form
Data Attributes
data-bps-nonce
JS Globals
bps_frontend_vars
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker