LibXML2 Fix Security & Risk Analysis

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Work around for some versions of libxml2 2.7.x that strip out brackets when parsing XML. This plugin fixes XML-RPC requests that are mangled because …

300 active installs v0.2.4 PHP + WP + Updated Oct 4, 2011
xml-rpc
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is LibXML2 Fix Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

LibXML2 Fix has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'libxml2-fix' plugin v0.2.4 exhibits a remarkably strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identifiable attack surface, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly reduces the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices with no dangerous functions detected, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all outputs being properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests also contributes positively to its security profile. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs, which is a positive indicator. However, the complete lack of nonce and capability checks is a notable concern, even with a zero attack surface. While currently not exploitable due to the limited entry points, this could become a vulnerability if functionality were to be added or exposed in the future without adequate security measures in place. Overall, the plugin is currently very secure due to its minimal functionality and robust internal coding practices, but the absence of basic security checks represents a potential weakness for future development.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

LibXML2 Fix Security Vulnerabilities

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

LibXML2 Fix 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

LibXML2 Fix Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterxmlrpc_methodslibxml2-fix.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

LibXML2 Fix Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedOct 4, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads20K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs300
Developer Profile

LibXML2 Fix Developer Profile

Joseph Scott

2 plugins · 20K total installs

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

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