dotenv Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dotenv

A WordPress plugin to set WordPress options from a .env file.

20 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2+ Updated May 28, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is dotenv Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

dotenv 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

The static analysis of the 'dotenv' plugin v1.0.3 reveals a strong security posture based on the provided metrics. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, SQL queries (with 100% prepared statements), unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or nonce/capability checks is highly commendable. The taint analysis also indicates no identified vulnerabilities, further strengthening this assessment. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase over time. This comprehensive lack of identified weaknesses indicates that the plugin, in its current state and version, adheres to excellent security practices.

Vulnerabilities
None known

dotenv Security Vulnerabilities

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

dotenv 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

dotenv Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionplugins_loadeddotenv.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

dotenv Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedMay 28, 2021
PHP min version5.6
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

dotenv Developer Profile

Brad Parbs

16 plugins · 3K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect dotenv

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about dotenv