Fix Email Return-Path Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/fix-email-return-path

Simple plugin that sets the PHPMailer->Sender variable so that the return-path is correctly set when using wp_mail.

200 active installs v1.0.5 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Sep 3, 2020
phpmailerreturn-pathsender
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Fix Email Return-Path Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Fix Email Return-Path 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 static analysis of the "fix-email-return-path" plugin v1.0.5 reveals a generally strong security posture. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly reduces the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code shows excellent practices regarding dangerous functions, SQL queries (all prepared statements), and output escaping, with no identified issues in these areas. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests also contributes positively to its security. Taint analysis shows no flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a good level of sanitization within the analyzed code.

The vulnerability history is also exceptionally clean, with zero known CVEs recorded for this plugin. This suggests a well-maintained codebase and a proactive approach to security by the developers. The lack of any recorded common vulnerability types further reinforces this positive trend.

While the plugin's current state appears very secure, the absence of nonce and capability checks, although not immediately exploitable due to the lack of entry points, represents a potential future risk should entry points be added without adequate protection. However, based on the provided data, the plugin demonstrates a robust security foundation and a strong track record, making it a low-risk option.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce checks detected
  • No Capability checks detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Fix Email Return-Path Security Vulnerabilities

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

Fix Email Return-Path 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

Fix Email Return-Path Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionphpmailer_initfix-email-return-path.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

Fix Email Return-Path Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18
Last updatedSep 3, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Fix Email Return-Path Developer Profile

mishalpatel

2 plugins · 220 total installs

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

How We Detect Fix Email Return-Path

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

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Version Parameters
fix-email-return-path/fix-email-return-path.php?ver=1.0.5

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fix Email Return-Path