hideShowPassword Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hideshowpassword

Toggle password visibility on the WordPress login screen.

500 active installs v2.0.1 PHP + WP 3.5.1+ Updated Jul 11, 2018
loginpasswordreveal-passwordshow-passwordtoggle
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is hideShowPassword Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'hideshowpassword' v2.0.1 plugin reveals an exceptionally clean codebase from a security perspective. There are no identified dangerous functions, no SQL queries, and all output is properly escaped, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices in these areas. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and bundled libraries further minimizes the potential for common vulnerabilities. The plugin also demonstrates a lack of attack surface through AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events that are not protected by authentication or capability checks, which is a significant strength.

Furthermore, the vulnerability history is completely clear, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a history of secure development or a lack of significant past security issues. The taint analysis also shows no unsanitized paths. The overall security posture is excellent, with no immediately apparent code-level vulnerabilities or historical patterns of concern. This plugin appears to be developed with a strong focus on security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

hideShowPassword Security Vulnerabilities

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

hideShowPassword 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

hideShowPassword Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actioninitclass-hide-show-password.php:71
actionlogin_enqueue_scriptsclass-hide-show-password.php:74
actionlogin_enqueue_scriptsclass-hide-show-password.php:75
actionadmin_initclass-hide-show-password.php:78
actionplugins_loadedhide-show-password.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

hideShowPassword Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedJul 11, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads11K

Community Trust

Rating90/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs500
Developer Profile

hideShowPassword Developer Profile

Barry Ceelen

2 plugins · 510 total installs

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

How We Detect hideShowPassword

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hideshowpassword/css/public-inner-toggle.css/wp-content/plugins/hideshowpassword/css/public-inner-toggle-genericon.css/wp-content/plugins/hideshowpassword/css/public-checkbox-toggle.css/wp-content/plugins/hideshowpassword/js/public.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hideshowpassword/js/vendor/hideShowPassword.min.js/wp-content/plugins/hideshowpassword/js/vendor/hideShowPassword.js
Version Parameters
hideshowpassword/css/public-inner-toggle.css?ver=hideshowpassword/css/public-inner-toggle-genericon.css?ver=hideshowpassword/css/public-checkbox-toggle.css?ver=hideshowpassword/js/vendor/hideShowPassword.min.js?ver=hideshowpassword/js/vendor/hideShowPassword.js?ver=hideshowpassword/js/public.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
hide-show-password-settings
Data Attributes
data-toggle="password"data-toggle="password-checkbox"
JS Globals
hideShowPasswordVars
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about hideShowPassword