Face Recognition Login Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/face-recognition

Add Face Recognition Login to your WordPress.

10 active installs v1.2.1 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated Sep 26, 2020
face-recognitionlogin
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Face Recognition Login Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Face Recognition Login has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The face-recognition plugin v1.2.1 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, combined with the fact that all identified AJAX handlers and entry points have authentication checks, significantly reduces the potential attack surface. The code also demonstrates a commitment to secure database interactions, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. Nonce and capability checks are also present, indicating an awareness of common WordPress security practices.

Key Concerns

  • 52% of output escaping is a concern
Vulnerabilities
None known

Face Recognition Login Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Face Recognition Login Release Timeline

v1.2.1Current
v1.2.0
v1.1.4
v1.1.2
v1.1.1
v1.1.0
v1.0.8
v1.0.7
v1.0.6
v1.0.5
v1.0.2
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Face Recognition Login Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
2 prepared
Unescaped Output
33
36 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
9
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

52% escaped69 total outputs
Attack Surface

Face Recognition Login Attack Surface

Entry Points3
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 3

authwp_ajax_fr_upload_image_mapincludes/class-facerecognition.php:159
authwp_ajax_fr_upload_imageincludes/class-facerecognition.php:160
authwp_ajax_fr_image_noneincludes/class-facerecognition.php:161
WordPress Hooks 16
actionadmin_initincludes/class-facerecognition-settings.php:206
actionadmin_menuincludes/class-facerecognition-settings.php:207
actionedit_user_profileincludes/class-facerecognition-user-meta.php:39
actionshow_user_profileincludes/class-facerecognition-user-meta.php:40
actionpersonal_options_updateincludes/class-facerecognition-user-meta.php:43
actionedit_user_profile_updateincludes/class-facerecognition-user-meta.php:44
actionadmin_noticesincludes/class-facerecognition.php:80
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-facerecognition.php:104
actionlogin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-facerecognition.php:105
actionlogin_formincludes/class-facerecognition.php:131
filterlogin_form_bottomincludes/class-facerecognition.php:132
actionlogin_footerincludes/class-facerecognition.php:133
filterauthenticateincludes/class-facerecognition.php:143
filterlogin_form_bottomincludes/class-facerecognition.php:146
actionlogin_footerincludes/class-facerecognition.php:147
filterupload_dirincludes/class-facerecognition.php:578
Maintenance & Trust

Face Recognition Login Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18
Last updatedSep 26, 2020
PHP min version5.6
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Face Recognition Login Developer Profile

tymotey

2 plugins · 110 total installs

92
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
1 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Face Recognition Login

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/face-recognition/assets/css/login.css/wp-content/plugins/face-recognition/assets/js/login.js/wp-content/plugins/face-recognition/assets/js/qrcode.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/face-recognition/assets/js/login.js/wp-content/plugins/face-recognition/assets/js/qrcode.js
Version Parameters
face-recognition/assets/css/login.css?ver=face-recognition/assets/js/login.js?ver=face-recognition/assets/js/qrcode.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
facerec_back_linkfacerec_login_button
HTML Comments
<!-- TODO: Remove this after a few versions. -->
Data Attributes
data-user_iddata-user_id_map
JS Globals
face_recognition_ajax_objface_recognition_ajax_obj.ajax_url
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Face Recognition Login