Does EmailScrambler have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No. All known vulnerabilities in EmailScrambler have been patched as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is EmailScrambler compatible with WordPress 5.7.15?

According to WordPress.org data, EmailScrambler 1.4 has been tested up to WordPress 5.7.15. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is EmailScrambler compatible with PHP 7.1+?

EmailScrambler requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is EmailScrambler updated?

EmailScrambler was last updated on Jul 16, 2021. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is EmailScrambler's security score?

EmailScrambler has a WP-Safety security score of 85/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

EmailScrambler Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/emailscrambler

A lightweight plugin to protect email addresses from email-harvesting

40 active installs v1.4 PHP 7.1+ WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jul 16, 2021

antispamemailencryptprotectionspam

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

Plugin page Download

Safety Verdict

Is EmailScrambler Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

EmailScrambler 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 'emailscrambler' v1.4 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis data. The absence of any detected attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or file operations is a significant strength. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent output escaping practices, ensuring that any generated output is properly sanitized. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a history of secure development and maintenance. This combination of factors suggests a highly secure plugin with minimal immediate risk.

Vulnerabilities

None known

EmailScrambler Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

EmailScrambler Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

1 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs

Attack Surface

EmailScrambler Attack Surface

Entry Points0

Unprotected0

WordPress Hooks 3

actionwp_heademailscrambler.php:22

actionwp_footeremailscrambler.php:23

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsemailscrambler.php:25

Maintenance & Trust

EmailScrambler Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15

Last updatedJul 16, 2021

PHP min version7.1

Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100

Number of ratings0

Active installs40

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Developer Profile

EmailScrambler Developer Profile

Daschmi

2 plugins · 80 total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

85/100

Avg Patch Time

30 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect EmailScrambler

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/emailscrambler/js/emailprotection.js

Script Paths