Memcached Object Cache Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/memcached

Use memcached and the PECL memcache extension to provide a backing store for the WordPress object cache.

20 active installs v4.0.0 PHP 5.6.20+ WP 5.3+ Updated Nov 8, 2022
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Memcached Object Cache Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "memcached" plugin version 4.0.0 demonstrates a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a significant strength. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded history of vulnerabilities, which indicates a consistent effort towards maintaining secure code. However, a notable concern arises from the limited output escaping (79% properly escaped), suggesting a potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if the unescaped outputs are user-controllable. The lack of any nonce or capability checks, while seemingly irrelevant given the zero attack surface, could become a concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if it interacts with other components that introduce entry points.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping is not fully comprehensive
Vulnerabilities
None known

Memcached Object Cache Security Vulnerabilities

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

Memcached Object Cache Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
15 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

79% escaped19 total outputs
Attack Surface

Memcached Object Cache Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Memcached Object Cache Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedNov 8, 2022
PHP min version5.6.20
Downloads176K

Community Trust

Rating76/100
Number of ratings29
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Memcached Object Cache Developer Profile

Mark Jaquith

29 plugins · 176K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
3337 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Memcached Object Cache

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Memcached Object Cache