Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-rest-api-wp-json-and-oembed

This plugin disables wp-json and oembed mixed up with REST API

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated May 4, 2017
apijsonoembedrest-apiwp-json
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) 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 plugin 'disable-rest-api-wp-json-and-oembed' v1.0 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates robust security practices, including the complete absence of dangerous functions, reliance on prepared statements for all SQL queries, and proper output escaping. The attack surface is effectively minimized, with no exposed AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Taint analysis also reveals no critical or high-severity issues. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The lack of external HTTP requests and file operations further reduces potential vulnerabilities. Overall, this plugin appears to be a very secure option for its intended purpose, adhering to best practices for WordPress plugin development.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) Release Timeline

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

Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) 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

Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterrest_enableddisable-wp-json-and-oembed.php:11
Maintenance & Trust

Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.33
Last updatedMay 4, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed) Developer Profile

Anton Alatyrev

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed)

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

REST Endpoints
/wp-json/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed)