Disable XML RPC Fully Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-xml-rpc-fully

Simple plugin that disables XML-RPC.

100 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.5.1+ Updated Feb 23, 2014
xmlrpc
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable XML RPC Fully Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Disable XML RPC Fully 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 plugin "disable-xml-rpc-fully" v1.0.0 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or critical taint flows is highly commendable. This indicates the plugin adheres to best practices for secure WordPress development, minimizing its potential for exploitation. Furthermore, the plugin has no known vulnerabilities or CVEs in its history, reinforcing its current security standing.

While the lack of detected issues is a strong positive, it's important to acknowledge the limitations of static analysis and vulnerability history. A plugin with zero attack surface might be intended to perform very specific, limited functions. The completeness of the analysis and the absence of certain checks (like nonce or capability checks) are only concerning if there were any entry points or exploitable code paths identified. Given the current data, this plugin appears to be a secure and well-developed solution for its intended purpose.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable XML RPC Fully Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable XML RPC Fully 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 XML RPC Fully Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
filterxmlrpc_enableddisable-xml-rpc-fully.php:55
filterwp_headersdisable-xml-rpc-fully.php:57
filterbloginfo_urldisable-xml-rpc-fully.php:59
filterbloginfodisable-xml-rpc-fully.php:60
actionplugins_loadeddisable-xml-rpc-fully.php:97
Maintenance & Trust

Disable XML RPC Fully Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedFeb 23, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Disable XML RPC Fully Developer Profile

Jonny Harris

5 plugins · 8K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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