OptimizeGenie Security & Risk Analysis

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"OptimizeGenie" is a WordPress plugin that helps you optimize your website to get the best performance and speed.

10 active installs v1.1.0 PHP 8.0+ WP 3.7+ Updated Feb 19, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is OptimizeGenie Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of optimize-genie v1.1.0 reveals a generally strong security posture with no identified dangerous functions, SQL injection risks via prepared statements, or output escaping vulnerabilities. The absence of external HTTP requests and a clean taint analysis further contribute to this positive assessment, indicating that the plugin likely handles data in a secure manner regarding these common attack vectors.

However, the analysis also highlights some areas of concern. The presence of file operations without further context is a potential risk, as improper handling could lead to unintended file modifications or information disclosure. More significantly, the complete absence of nonce and capability checks across all identified entry points (even though the attack surface is currently zero) is a major weakness. This suggests that if any entry points are introduced or exposed in the future, they would inherently lack essential security mechanisms, leaving them vulnerable to unauthorized access and actions. The plugin's vulnerability history is also empty, which is a positive sign, but it's important to acknowledge that a lack of recorded history doesn't guarantee future immunity.

In conclusion, while optimize-genie v1.1.0 demonstrates good practices in data handling and avoids common vulnerabilities, the lack of any authorization checks on its entry points represents a significant underlying risk. This oversight, coupled with the presence of file operations, warrants careful consideration. The plugin's current clean slate regarding CVEs is commendable, but the architectural design choice of omitting security checks on entry points is a fundamental flaw that could become a critical vulnerability if the attack surface expands.

Key Concerns

  • Missing Nonce Checks on Entry Points
  • Missing Capability Checks on Entry Points
  • File operations without context
Vulnerabilities
None known

OptimizeGenie Security Vulnerabilities

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

OptimizeGenie Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
3
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

OptimizeGenie Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

OptimizeGenie Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.4.8
Last updatedFeb 19, 2024
PHP min version8.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

OptimizeGenie Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 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 OptimizeGenie

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/optimize-genie/assets/css/optimize-genie.css/wp-content/plugins/optimize-genie/assets/js/optimize-genie.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/optimize-genie/assets/js/optimize-genie.js
Version Parameters
optimize-genie/assets/css/optimize-genie.css?ver=optimize-genie/assets/js/optimize-genie.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about OptimizeGenie