KillBot Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/killbot

The KillBot plugin for WordPress uses the external KillBot service to protect websites from bots and automated traffic.

50 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.1+ WP 6.4+ Updated Apr 30, 2025
bot-protectionkillbotsecurityspam-prevention
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is KillBot Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'killbot' v1.0.3 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped. The absence of known CVEs and historical vulnerabilities further contributes to its apparent safety. However, the analysis does highlight some areas of concern that warrant attention.

The plugin has a single file operation and a single external HTTP request. Without further context, it's difficult to definitively assess the risk associated with these operations. If these are not handled with extreme caution, especially the external HTTP request which could be susceptible to SSRF or other network-based attacks, they could represent potential vulnerabilities. The absence of any nonce checks or capability checks on the zero identified entry points is a significant weakness. While there are currently no entry points, if the plugin were to be extended or modified in the future without implementing proper authentication and authorization, it could easily introduce critical vulnerabilities.

In conclusion, 'killbot' v1.0.3 demonstrates good coding practices in terms of SQL and output handling, and its vulnerability history is clean. Nevertheless, the lack of any authentication checks on its entry points (even if currently zero) and the unexamined nature of its file operations and external HTTP requests present potential risks that could be exploited if the plugin's functionality expands or is used in specific environments. A comprehensive review of these specific operations would be prudent.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
  • File operation without explicit risk analysis
  • External HTTP request without explicit risk analysis
Vulnerabilities
None known

KillBot Security Vulnerabilities

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

KillBot Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

KillBot Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menuincludes\pages.php:5
actionadmin_initkillbot.php:46
actionwp_enqueue_scriptskillbot.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

KillBot Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedApr 30, 2025
PHP min version7.1
Downloads882

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs50
Developer Profile

KillBot Developer Profile

VW THEMES

214 plugins · 66K total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
99/100
Avg Patch Time
206 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect KillBot

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/killbot/js/killbot.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/killbot/js/killbot.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about KillBot