Password bcrypt Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/password-bcrypt

Replaces wp_hash_password and wp_check_password with PHP 5.5's password_hash and password_verify.

2K active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Jul 21, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Password bcrypt Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, the 'password-bcrypt' plugin v1.0.3 exhibits a very strong security posture. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows suggests robust coding practices regarding data handling and security.

The plugin also has no recorded vulnerabilities, CVEs, or even a history of past issues. This lack of historical problems, combined with the clean static analysis, indicates a well-maintained and secure codebase. However, the complete absence of any attack surface entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron) and the lack of nonce or capability checks, while seemingly positive in that there are no *unprotected* points, also means there are no explicitly secured points either. This can be interpreted as the plugin not requiring any interaction that would necessitate these security measures, or potentially an oversight if future functionality were to be added without proper security considerations.

In conclusion, the plugin currently presents a very low security risk due to its clean code and lack of vulnerability history. The primary area for potential, albeit minor, concern is the complete lack of an attack surface, which could imply a lack of integration or a potential gap if its scope were to expand. Nonetheless, for its current state, it is highly secure.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce Checks
  • No Capability Checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Password bcrypt Security Vulnerabilities

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

Password bcrypt 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

Password bcrypt Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Password bcrypt Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedJul 21, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads30K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Password bcrypt Developer Profile

Viktor Szépe

8 plugins · 4K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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