AH No Version Number Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/evolution-no-version-number

Removes the WordPress meta generator tag and any version number from the source code and provides you a little more security.

20 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 4.0.0+ Updated Sep 30, 2017
appended-versioncss-versiongeneratorjs-versionmeta
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is AH No Version Number Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'evolution-no-version-number' v1.0.2 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and all outputs are properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and critically, no identified vulnerabilities in its history. This indicates a development team that adheres to strong security coding practices.

However, the analysis also highlights zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. While this dramatically reduces the attack surface and inherent risk, it also means the plugin has minimal functionality. The complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks, while not immediately concerning due to the lack of entry points, could become a risk if the plugin were to evolve and introduce new interactive features without these security measures. The current lack of vulnerabilities in its history is a positive sign, suggesting a well-written and secure plugin, but it's important to maintain vigilance as new versions are released.

In conclusion, 'evolution-no-version-number' v1.0.2 appears to be a very secure plugin, with no immediate threats identified. Its strengths lie in its clean code and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary weakness, if it can be called that, is the minimal attack surface, which, while secure, also limits its potential use cases. Continued adherence to secure coding practices and the addition of appropriate security checks if functionality expands will be key to maintaining this strong security record.

Vulnerabilities
None known

AH No Version Number Security Vulnerabilities

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

AH No Version Number 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

AH No Version Number Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterthe_generatorevolution-no-version-number.php:26
filterstyle_loader_srcevolution-no-version-number.php:45
filterscript_loader_srcevolution-no-version-number.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

AH No Version Number Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedSep 30, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs20
Developer Profile

AH No Version Number Developer Profile

Andreas Hecht

8 plugins · 10K total installs

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

How We Detect AH No Version Number

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/evolution-no-version-number/
Version Parameters
ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about AH No Version Number