Easy Timeout Session Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/easy-timeout-session

The Easy Timeout Session WordPress plugin allows you to change the session duration for the WordPress user.

200 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Nov 2, 2015
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Easy Timeout Session Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Easy Timeout Session has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "easy-timeout-session" v1.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a lack of dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and no file operations or external HTTP requests, all of which are excellent security practices. The vulnerability history shows no known CVEs, indicating a generally well-maintained and secure plugin over time.

However, there are minor concerns. The plugin has only two output operations, and 50% of them are not properly escaped. While the impact is likely low due to the limited output and lack of other vulnerabilities, unescaped output can still lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in certain contexts. Additionally, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points (although there are zero entry points) is a notable observation. In a plugin with a larger attack surface, this would be a significant concern. For this specific plugin, the lack of entry points mitigates this risk substantially, but it's a practice to be aware of for future development.

In conclusion, "easy-timeout-session" v1.1 appears to be a highly secure plugin, primarily due to its very limited attack surface and positive coding practices. The only notable weakness is the partial lack of output escaping. The clean vulnerability history further reinforces its secure standing. While the absence of capability/nonce checks is a theoretical weakness, its practical impact is negligible given the current plugin structure.

Key Concerns

  • Partial unescaped output found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Easy Timeout Session Security Vulnerabilities

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

Easy Timeout Session Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

50% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Easy Timeout Session Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-easy-timeout-session.php:95
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-easy-timeout-session.php:97
actionadmin_initincludes\class-easy-timeout-session.php:98
filterauth_cookie_expirationincludes\class-easy-timeout-session.php:100
Maintenance & Trust

Easy Timeout Session Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedNov 2, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs200
Alternatives

Easy Timeout Session Alternatives

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Developer Profile

Easy Timeout Session Developer Profile

jokiruiz

5 plugins · 780 total installs

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

How We Detect Easy Timeout Session

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/easy-timeout-session/admin/css/bootstrap.min.css
Version Parameters
easy-timeout-session/admin/css/bootstrap.min.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Easy Timeout Session