MySQL version display Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/display-mysql-version

Shows the MySQL version in the admin footer. Can be used together with the "Server IP & Memory Usage Display" plugin.

300 active installs v1.2.0 PHP 5.3+ WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jan 27, 2026
infomysqlserver
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is MySQL version display Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

MySQL version display has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "display-mysql-version" v1.2.0 plugin exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface, and importantly, there are no unprotected entry points. Furthermore, the code signals are overwhelmingly positive, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all outputs being properly escaped. The lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the absence of nonce and capability checks (due to the lack of entry points to check against) all contribute to a very clean codebase.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also spotless, with zero known CVEs across all severity levels. This suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. While the lack of entry points means there aren't opportunities to test for nonce or capability checks specifically, the overall analysis indicates a robust and secure plugin. The primary concern would be the theoretical possibility of future development introducing vulnerabilities, but based on the current state, the risk is minimal.

Vulnerabilities
None known

MySQL version display Security Vulnerabilities

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

MySQL version display Release Timeline

v1.2.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

MySQL version display 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

MySQL version display Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filteradmin_footer_textmysql-version-display.php:29
actionplugins_loadedmysql-version-display.php:38
actionplugins_loadedmysql-version-display.php:65
Maintenance & Trust

MySQL version display Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 27, 2026
PHP min version5.3
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs300
Developer Profile

MySQL version display Developer Profile

apasionados

28 plugins · 60K total installs

74
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
326 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect MySQL version display

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
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FAQ

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