Kill JSON REST API Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/kill-json-rest-api

Completely disables JSON REST API for both registered and anonymous users in WordPress 4.7.* and removes API links and tags.

20 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 4.7+ Updated Feb 15, 2017
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Kill JSON REST API Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Kill JSON REST API has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "kill-json-rest-api" plugin v1.1.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface, dangerous functions, or SQL queries without prepared statements is a significant strength. Furthermore, the perfect adherence to output escaping and the lack of file operations or external HTTP requests demonstrate diligent coding practices. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history, with no known CVEs, which further bolsters its security reputation.

While the static analysis found no specific vulnerabilities, the complete lack of any capability checks or nonce checks on its entry points (even though there are none) is a potential area for concern in a broader context. If functionality were to be added in the future, these checks would be crucial for secure operation. However, given the current state where there are literally zero entry points, this is a theoretical rather than an immediate risk. The plugin's primary function seems to be the *removal* of REST API endpoints, and in its current form, it effectively achieves this without introducing new vulnerabilities.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Kill JSON REST API Security Vulnerabilities

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

Kill JSON REST API 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

Kill JSON REST API Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterrest_authentication_errorskill-json-rest-api.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

Kill JSON REST API Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedFeb 15, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Kill JSON REST API Developer Profile

arminmeth

1 plugin · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Kill JSON REST API

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/kill-json-rest-api/
Version Parameters
kill-json-rest-api/kill-json-rest-api.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Kill JSON REST API