WP Composer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/composer

Adding Composer dependency management to WP CLI.

80 active installs v0.1.2 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Jul 15, 2013
command-linecomposerdependencyphpwp-cli
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Composer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "composer" plugin v0.1.2 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any attack surface entry points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, is a significant strength. Furthermore, the code demonstrates adherence to secure coding practices with zero dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and 100% output escaping. There are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or recorded vulnerabilities, historical or current. This indicates a well-developed and secure plugin at this version.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate security concerns, the lack of any entry points means the plugin's security cannot be fully assessed under real-world usage scenarios where interaction is expected. The complete absence of nonce and capability checks is noted, which, in conjunction with the zero entry points, suggests a potential oversight if the plugin were to introduce any interaction points in the future. However, given the current state, this does not represent an immediate exploitable risk. The vulnerability history is also clean, suggesting a commitment to security by the developers. Overall, the plugin appears robust and secure for its current functionality.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Composer Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Composer Code Analysis

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

WP Composer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

WP Composer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJul 15, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs80
Developer Profile

WP Composer Developer Profile

Sean Fisher

5 plugins · 10K total installs

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

How We Detect WP Composer

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Composer