Enable Site Ping WPMU Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/enable-site-ping-wpmu

We are going to enable the WordPress ping service for each site in a WordPress MU Network. This allows each site to have a different ping list.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Aug 30, 2010
googlepingpostswpmu
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Enable Site Ping WPMU Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Enable Site Ping WPMU has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "enable-site-ping-wpmu" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent coding practices by avoiding dangerous functions, utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries, and ensuring proper output escaping. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the lack of critical taint analysis findings further contribute to a low-risk profile. The plugin also shows no known historical vulnerabilities, indicating a consistent focus on security by its developers.

However, the static analysis reveals a complete absence of security checks such as nonce checks and capability checks across all identified entry points, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, and shortcodes. While the current version reports zero entry points, this lack of fundamental security mechanisms in the code structure is a significant concern. If the plugin were to introduce any entry points in the future without proper authentication and authorization, it would be immediately vulnerable. The vulnerability history is clean, but this is contrasted by the identified lack of built-in security controls within the code itself.

In conclusion, the plugin's current implementation is exceptionally clean regarding direct code vulnerabilities. Its strengths lie in its diligent use of secure coding practices for data handling. The primary weakness is the complete omission of standard WordPress security checks like nonces and capabilities. This suggests a potential blind spot in the developer's security mindset, creating a latent risk that could be exploited if the plugin's functionality evolves or if the environment it operates in changes.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Enable Site Ping WPMU Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Enable Site Ping WPMU 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

Enable Site Ping WPMU Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterenable_update_services_configurationenable_ping_wpmu.php:16
actiondo_pingsenable_ping_wpmu.php:54
filterwhitelist_optionsenable_ping_wpmu.php:57
actioninitenable_ping_wpmu.php:58
Maintenance & Trust

Enable Site Ping WPMU Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedAug 30, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Enable Site Ping WPMU Developer Profile

Sean Fisher

5 plugins · 10K total installs

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

How We Detect Enable Site Ping WPMU

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 Enable Site Ping WPMU