Options Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/options

Easily manage Wordpress Options by Settings > Options

40 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Dec 25, 2013
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Options Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'options' plugin v1.0.2 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a complete lack of dangerous functions, SQL queries are exclusively handled with prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. There are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and crucially, no apparent missing nonce or capability checks, which are common sources of vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins. The plugin also has no history of known vulnerabilities (CVEs), indicating a consistent commitment to security by its developers.

While the plugin's current state appears highly secure, the complete absence of any identified entry points or even detected code flows in the taint analysis is unusual. This could suggest a very minimal or purely informational plugin, or it might indicate limitations in the static analysis tool used, rather than an inherent lack of potential issues. However, given the data, the plugin is demonstrating excellent security practices. The zero-vulnerability history further bolsters confidence in its security.

In conclusion, 'options' v1.0.2 presents a very low-risk profile. The code adheres to best practices, and there's no historical evidence of security flaws. The primary observation is the extremely small, or potentially unanalyzed, attack surface, which, combined with the strong internal code hygiene, makes it a secure choice. It's worth noting that while the analysis indicates no issues, ongoing vigilance and re-evaluation with future updates would be prudent for any plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Options Security Vulnerabilities

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

Options 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

Options Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuwp-options.php:11
Maintenance & Trust

Options Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedDec 25, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating74/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Options Developer Profile

Mirco Babini

8 plugins · 1K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Options

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<li><a href="/wp-admin/options.php">Options</a></li>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Options