LX Password Generator Security & Risk Analysis

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LX Password Generator is simple yet nifty password generation form to be placed in any page or post you like.

10 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Nov 10, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is LX Password Generator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The lx-password-generator plugin v1.0.2 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and 100% of output being properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the presence of secure coding checks like nonces and capability checks (where applicable to entry points) indicate a proactive approach to security. The vulnerability history is also a significant positive, with no recorded CVEs at any severity level, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase over time.

While the overall security is excellent, the analysis does highlight a potential area of concern regarding the shortcode. Although there are no explicit auth checks mentioned for this shortcode, its functionality is not detailed, making it difficult to assess its inherent risk. If this shortcode performs any sensitive operations or displays user-provided data without proper sanitization or authorization, it could represent a latent risk, despite the lack of identified vulnerabilities in the history. The small attack surface, consisting solely of this shortcode, is a positive aspect, but the absence of explicit auth checks on this entry point warrants a cautious approach. In conclusion, the plugin is currently in a very secure state, with the only minor point of attention being the potential for the shortcode to be a vector if its implementation carries any hidden risks.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode without explicit auth checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

LX Password Generator Security Vulnerabilities

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

LX Password Generator 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

LX Password Generator Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[passgen] lx-passgen.php:67
Maintenance & Trust

LX Password Generator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedNov 10, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

LX Password Generator Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect LX Password Generator

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lx-password-generator/lx-passgen.css/wp-content/plugins/lx-password-generator/lx-passgen.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lx-password-generator/lx-passgen.js
Version Parameters
lx-password-generator/lx-passgen.css?ver=lx-password-generator/lx-passgen.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
passgenpassgen-list-item
HTML Comments
<!-- LX PassGen-->
Data Attributes
name="lxPassGenForm"name="length"name="lower"name="upper"name="digits"name="special"+1 more
Shortcode Output
<div class='passgen'><form name='lxPassGenForm'><input name="length"<input type='checkbox' name='lower'
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about LX Password Generator