DB Manager Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/db-manager

Simple Database Manager for backup and restore.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.4+ Updated Jun 5, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is DB Manager Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The db-manager v1.0.0 plugin presents a generally good security posture, with no known vulnerabilities in its history and a clean taint analysis. All entry points are protected, and SQL queries exclusively use prepared statements. However, the static analysis reveals some areas for improvement. The presence of dangerous functions like `ini_set` and `set_time_limit` could be exploited in certain contexts if not handled carefully. Furthermore, only 20% of output escaping is properly implemented, indicating a potential risk for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is echoed without sufficient sanitization. The file operations and external HTTP requests also represent potential attack vectors that require thorough review. Despite these concerns, the lack of known CVEs and robust SQL handling are positive indicators. The plugin's strengths lie in its protected attack surface and secure database interaction, but the output escaping and use of dangerous functions warrant attention.

Key Concerns

  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
  • Use of dangerous functions (ini_set, set_time_limit)
  • File operations present
  • External HTTP requests present
Vulnerabilities
None known

DB Manager Security Vulnerabilities

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

DB Manager Release Timeline

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

DB Manager Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
4
Raw SQL Queries
0
5 prepared
Unescaped Output
24
6 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
7
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

ini_setini_set("max_execution_time", "4000");inc/Admin.php:142
ini_setini_set("max_input_time", "4000");inc/Admin.php:143
ini_setini_set('memory_limit', '900M');inc/Admin.php:144
set_time_limitset_time_limit(0);inc/Admin.php:145

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared5 total queries

Output Escaping

20% escaped30 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

4 flows2 with unsanitized paths
execution (inc/Admin.php:68)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

DB Manager Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_update_settinginc/Settings.php:28
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_noticesdb-manager.php:40
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc/Admin.php:37
actionadmin_initinc/Admin.php:39
actionadmin_menuinc/Settings.php:26
actionadmin_initinc/Settings.php:27
Maintenance & Trust

DB Manager Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedJun 5, 2020
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

DB Manager Developer Profile

therajibhossain

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect DB Manager

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/db-manager/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/db-manager/css/bootstrap.min.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/db-manager/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
db-manager/css/admin.css?ver=db-manager/css/bootstrap.min.css?ver=db-manager/js/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about DB Manager