Fernet Encryption Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/fernet-encryption

Fernet Encryption is a plugin that can be used to encrypt and decrypt data in WordPress using fernet.

10 active installs v1.1.0 PHP 8.0+ WP 6.4+ Updated Jan 5, 2025
encryptionfernetsecurity
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Fernet Encryption Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Fernet Encryption has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The fernet-encryption plugin version 1.1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests is commendable. All SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and output escaping is correctly implemented, indicating good defensive coding practices against common web vulnerabilities. The plugin also demonstrates adherence to WordPress security best practices by including capability checks for its entry points.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Fernet Encryption Security Vulnerabilities

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

Fernet Encryption Release Timeline

v1.1.0Current
v1.0.7
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Fernet Encryption Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Fernet Encryption Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[fernet-encrypt] includes\class-fernet-shortcodes.php:21
[fernet-decrypt] includes\class-fernet-shortcodes.php:22
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_noticesfernet-encryption.php:148
actionrest_api_initincludes\class-fernet-rest-api.php:34
Maintenance & Trust

Fernet Encryption Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedJan 5, 2025
PHP min version8.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Fernet Encryption Developer Profile

Hubbard Labs

4 plugins · 20 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Fernet Encryption

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fernet-encryption/assets/css/fernet-encryption.css/wp-content/plugins/fernet-encryption/assets/js/fernet-encryption.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fernet-encryption/assets/js/fernet-encryption.js
Version Parameters
fernet-encryption/assets/css/fernet-encryption.css?ver=fernet-encryption/assets/js/fernet-encryption.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
fernet-encryption-admin-notice
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/fernet/v1/encrypt/wp-json/fernet/v1/decrypt
Shortcode Output
[fernet-encrypt][/fernet-encrypt][fernet-decrypt][/fernet-decrypt]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fernet Encryption