Display WordPress Version Security & Risk Analysis

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Adds a "Powered by WordPress version (X.Y.Z)" notice anywhere in your blog template. Suggested php code can be cut pasted to add anywhere in …

10 active installs v1.4 PHP 5.4+ WP 4.0+ Updated Apr 5, 2020
version
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Display WordPress Version Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'display-wordpress-version' plugin version 1.4 exhibits a strong overall security posture with no known vulnerabilities or critical security signals identified in the static analysis. The plugin demonstrates good practice by not utilizing dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries using prepared statements, and avoiding file operations or external HTTP requests. The absence of a significant attack surface, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, further contributes to its security. However, a notable concern is the 100% rate of unescaped output, as indicated by the static analysis. While there are no identified taint flows or SQL injection risks currently, this lack of output escaping could expose the plugin to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if the version information were to be manipulated or injected with malicious content. The plugin's clean vulnerability history is positive, suggesting a well-maintained codebase, but the unescaped output remains a potential weakness that warrants attention.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Display WordPress Version Security Vulnerabilities

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

Display WordPress Version Release Timeline

v1.4Current
v1.3
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Display WordPress Version Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Display WordPress Version Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Display WordPress Version Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedApr 5, 2020
PHP min version5.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Display WordPress Version Developer Profile

P. Chandra

3 plugins · 210 total installs

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

How We Detect Display WordPress Version

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/display-wordpress-version/display-wordpress-version.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
display-version
Shortcode Output
Powered by <a class='display-version' href='https://wordpress.org'>WordPress</a>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Display WordPress Version