Disable sslverify Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-sslverify

This plugin simple disables sslverify for outgoing connections (dedicated for DST Root CA X3 Expiration issue)

20 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 2.8+ Updated Oct 6, 2021
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Disable sslverify Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "disable-sslverify" v1.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries (even though 100% are prepared), file operations, external HTTP requests, or identifiable entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events is a significant strength. Furthermore, the complete lack of detected taint flows with unsanitized paths suggests robust sanitization practices or a very limited code scope.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also pristine, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates either a history of highly secure development or that the plugin has not been a target for exploitation. However, the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, while not necessarily a vulnerability in itself given the lack of apparent attack vectors, represents a potential area for concern should the plugin evolve or if certain functionalities are inadvertently exposed in the future. This lack of checks means that if any entry point were to emerge, it would likely be unprotected.

In conclusion, the "disable-sslverify" v1.0 plugin appears to be highly secure based on the current data. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and the absence of exploitable code patterns. The primary weakness is the complete lack of authorization and noncing mechanisms, which, while not currently exploitable, could become a liability if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if future analysis reveals undocumented entry points.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks detected
  • No nonce checks detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable sslverify Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable sslverify Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Disable sslverify 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 sslverify Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterhttps_ssl_verifydisable-sslverify.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

Disable sslverify Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedOct 6, 2021
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Disable sslverify Developer Profile

Michal Jaworski

5 plugins · 740 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
15 days
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