Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/inactivity-auto-sign-out-plugin

This plugin automatically logs out the user after a period of inactivity. The time period can be configured and it works with BuddyPress.

10 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP + Updated Sep 1, 2010
autoinactivityoutsignsignout
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The inactivity-auto-sign-out-plugin version 0.2 presents a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code exhibits excellent security practices, with no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, no vulnerabilities have been recorded in its history. This indicates a development team that is highly conscientious about security. However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of any identified entry points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) and the absence of any nonce or capability checks. While this might imply a very limited plugin functionality, it also means that the plugin's internal logic is not exposed to any typical WordPress security checks, which is unusual and could indicate that the plugin's core functionality might not be properly integrated with WordPress's security mechanisms or that its intended use is very niche and doesn't require such checks. In conclusion, the plugin is technically well-built with no overt exploitable flaws detected in the static analysis. The primary area of concern is the complete absence of any verifiable security checks on its potential (though currently unquantified) entry points, which warrants further investigation into its actual implementation and integration with WordPress.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce or capability checks on entry points
  • No identified entry points detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin Security Vulnerabilities

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

Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin 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

Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionget_headermm-core-auto-logout.php:63
actionadmin_initmm-core-auto-logout.php:64
actionwp_loginmm-core-auto-logout.php:89
Maintenance & Trust

Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedSep 1, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Inactivity Auto Sign Out Plugin Developer Profile

NipponMonkey

2 plugins · 30 total installs

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

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FAQ

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