Nanomailer for AWS SES Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/nanomailer-for-aws-ses

A lightweight plugin that sends all WordPress emails via Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) to improve deliverability and reliability.

10 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 8.0+ WP 5.8+ Updated Mar 10, 2026
amazonawsemailseswp_mail
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Nanomailer for AWS SES Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 24d ago
Risk Assessment

The nanomailer-for-aws-ses plugin, version 1.0.1, exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates a strong adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and a high percentage of properly escaped output. The absence of file operations and a clean vulnerability history with no recorded CVEs are significant strengths.

However, a critical concern arises from the presence of one unprotected AJAX handler. This represents a direct entry point into the plugin's functionality that lacks authentication or authorization checks. While taint analysis revealed no issues, this unprotected endpoint could be exploited if it handles user-supplied data or triggers sensitive actions without proper validation. The plugin's single AJAX handler without auth checks is a notable weakness that requires immediate attention.

In conclusion, while the plugin is built on a solid foundation of secure coding principles and has a clean security record, the unprotected AJAX handler introduces a tangible risk. Addressing this specific vulnerability is paramount to improving the plugin's overall security and mitigating potential attacks.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler
Vulnerabilities
None known

Nanomailer for AWS SES Security Vulnerabilities

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

Nanomailer for AWS SES Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
156 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

97% escaped161 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

Nanomailer for AWS SES Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_expandops_nanomailer_ajax_testApp\Events\WpAjaxEvent.php:11
WordPress Hooks 8
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsApp\Events\AdminEnqueueScriptsEvent.php:12
actionadmin_menuApp\Events\AdminMenuEvent.php:10
filterpre_wp_mailApp\Events\PreWpMailEvent.php:11
actionadmin_initLib\Classes\V1\BaseMenu.php:39
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsLib\Init\V1\AdminEnqueueScriptsEvent.php:19
actionadmin_menuLib\Init\V1\AdminMenuEvent.php:20
actionadmin_menuLib\Init\V1\AdminMenuEvent.php:23
actionadmin_noticesLib\Init\V1\AdminNoticesEvent.php:10
Maintenance & Trust

Nanomailer for AWS SES Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedMar 10, 2026
PHP min version8.0
Downloads298

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Nanomailer for AWS SES Developer Profile

ExpandOps

2 plugins · 10 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Nanomailer for AWS SES

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/nanomailer-for-aws-ses/app/resources/css/admin-styles.css/wp-content/plugins/nanomailer-for-aws-ses/shared/css/expandops-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/nanomailer-for-aws-ses/App/resources/js/ajax-send-test.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/nanomailer-for-aws-ses/App/resources/js/ajax-send-test.js
Version Parameters
expandops-nanomailer-admin-stylesexpandops-nanomailer-ajax-send-testexpandops-admin

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
expandops-nanomailer-admin-styles
JS Globals
nanomailerData
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Nanomailer for AWS SES