Clean .htaccess Tool Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/clean-htaccess-tool

Clean .htaccess Tool simplifies WordPress security and performance by safely removing unused entries from your .htaccess file.

20 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 8.0+ WP 5.6+ Updated Oct 4, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Clean .htaccess Tool Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'clean-htaccess-tool' plugin v1.0.1 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. All identified entry points, including AJAX handlers, are protected with necessary checks. The code utilizes prepared statements for all SQL queries and ensures that all output is properly escaped, mitigating common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. The absence of taint analysis findings further strengthens this assessment, indicating no identifiable unsanitized data flows that could lead to security issues.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also commendable, with zero recorded CVEs. This suggests a history of responsible development and a lack of exploitable flaws in previous versions. The presence of two nonce checks and three capability checks on its entry points further reinforces the security measures implemented. The single file operation, while present, is not flagged as a security concern in this context, and the absence of external HTTP requests removes potential attack vectors from third-party services.

Overall, 'clean-htaccess-tool' v1.0.1 appears to be a secure plugin. Its strengths lie in its robust authentication and authorization mechanisms for entry points, proper data handling through prepared statements and output escaping, and a clean vulnerability history. While there are no significant weaknesses identified in the provided data, continuous monitoring for future vulnerabilities is always recommended for any software.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Clean .htaccess Tool Security Vulnerabilities

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

Clean .htaccess Tool Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Clean .htaccess Tool Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
24 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped24 total outputs
Attack Surface

Clean .htaccess Tool Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_clean_htaccess_cleanincludes/class-clean-htaccess-tool.php:17
authwp_ajax_clean_htaccess_saveincludes/class-clean-htaccess-tool.php:18
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedclean-htaccess-tool.php:36
actionadmin_menuincludes/class-clean-htaccess-tool.php:15
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-clean-htaccess-tool.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

Clean .htaccess Tool Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedOct 4, 2024
PHP min version8.0
Downloads65K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Clean .htaccess Tool Developer Profile

Jeffrey Costa

1 plugin · 20 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Clean .htaccess Tool

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/clean-htaccess-tool/js/clean-htaccess-tool.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/clean-htaccess-tool/js/clean-htaccess-tool.js
Version Parameters
clean-htaccess-tool.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wrap
JS Globals
clean_htaccess_ajax
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Clean .htaccess Tool