Deactivate XML-RPC Service Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/deactivate-xml-rpc-service

Disables the XMP-RPC API service introduced in WordPress 3.5 and above.

100 active installs v1.0.4 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.6+ Updated Jul 4, 2024
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Deactivate XML-RPC Service Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Deactivate XML-RPC Service 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 "deactivate-xml-rpc-service" plugin, version 1.0.4, exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin's attack surface is zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. This indicates a deliberate design choice to minimize potential entry points for attackers. Furthermore, the code signals are all positive, showing no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. There are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, no observed nonce or capability checks, which is consistent with its minimal attack surface.

The vulnerability history is also clean, with zero known CVEs, indicating a lack of past security flaws. The taint analysis also shows no critical or high severity flows, further reinforcing the strong security characteristics of this plugin. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities or common vulnerability types suggests a well-written and secure codebase. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices, making it a very low-risk option from a security perspective.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Deactivate XML-RPC Service Security Vulnerabilities

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

Deactivate XML-RPC Service 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

Deactivate XML-RPC Service Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterxmlrpc_enableddeactivate-xml-rpc-service.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

Deactivate XML-RPC Service Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedJul 4, 2024
PHP min version5.6
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Deactivate XML-RPC Service Developer Profile

DeveloperWil

5 plugins · 3K total installs

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

How We Detect Deactivate XML-RPC Service

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FAQ

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