Mini Cache Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/mini-cache

Ultra-fast page caching that serves cached pages before WordPress loads.

0 active installs v0.6.1 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.8+ Updated Unknown
cacheperformancespeed
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Mini Cache Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The "mini-cache" plugin v0.6.1 exhibits a generally positive security posture with a very small attack surface and no recorded vulnerabilities. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits potential entry points for attackers. Furthermore, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, which is a strong security practice. However, there are a few areas of concern. The presence of the `unserialize` function is a significant risk, as it can lead to remote code execution if user-controlled data is deserialized without proper sanitization. While no taint flows were detected in the static analysis, the potential for a vulnerability exists if `unserialize` is ever used with unsanitized input. Additionally, only 49% of output is properly escaped, which indicates a risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, especially if user-generated content is displayed without sufficient sanitization.

Key Concerns

  • Presence of unserialize function
  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Mini Cache Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Mini Cache Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
2
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
41
40 escaped
Nonce Checks
4
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
42
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

unserialize$unserialized = @unserialize($value);src\Config.php:242
unserialize$v = @unserialize( $maybeSerialized, [ 'allowed_classes' => false ] );src\dropin\advanced-cache.php:516

Output Escaping

49% escaped81 total outputs
Attack Surface

Mini Cache Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 26
actionadmin_menusrc\Admin\Settings.php:74
actionadmin_initsrc\Admin\Settings.php:75
actionshutdownsrc\Admin\Settings.php:157
actionadmin_menusrc\Admin\Tools.php:74
actionadmin_bar_menusrc\Admin\Tools.php:75
actiontemplate_redirectsrc\DropInBridge.php:73
actionsave_postsrc\Purge.php:49
actiondeleted_postsrc\Purge.php:50
actiontrashed_postsrc\Purge.php:51
actionuntrashed_postsrc\Purge.php:52
actiontransition_post_statussrc\Purge.php:53
actionwp_update_nav_menusrc\Purge.php:55
actioncustomize_save_aftersrc\Purge.php:56
actioncomment_postsrc\Purge.php:58
actionedit_commentsrc\Purge.php:59
actiontrashed_commentsrc\Purge.php:60
actionwp_set_comment_statussrc\Purge.php:61
actioncreated_termsrc\Purge.php:63
actionedited_termsrc\Purge.php:64
actiondelete_termsrc\Purge.php:65
actionupdate_option_blognamesrc\Purge.php:68
actionupdate_option_blogdescriptionsrc\Purge.php:69
actionupdate_option_siteurlsrc\Purge.php:70
actionupdate_option_homesrc\Purge.php:71
actionwoocommerce_update_productsrc\Purge.php:74
actionwoocommerce_delete_productsrc\Purge.php:75
Maintenance & Trust

Mini Cache Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version7.4
Downloads229

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Mini Cache Developer Profile

uri

15 plugins · 1K total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Mini Cache

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
mini-cache/includes/js/admin-tools.js?ver=mini-cache/includes/css/admin-tools.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
minicache-tools-page
JS Globals
MiniCache
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mini Cache