PHP Server Info Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/php-server-info

A very simple plugin for displaying full PHP Info from within the WordPress Admin menu.

200 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Jul 13, 2011
phpphp-infophpinfoserverserver-info
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PHP Server Info Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "php-server-info" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture with respect to its attack surface and vulnerability history. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits potential entry points. Furthermore, the plugin has no known CVEs, which indicates a history of stability and proactive security. The static analysis also shows a positive sign with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements, and the presence of capability checks suggests some level of access control is considered. However, a critical concern arises from the "Output escaping" metric, which shows 0% properly escaped outputs. This means that any data rendered by the plugin, even if not directly user-controllable, could potentially be vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks if the rendered data contains malicious script tags. The lack of taint analysis and absence of dangerous functions are positive indicators, but the unescaped output presents a tangible risk that needs immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • 0% properly escaped outputs
Vulnerabilities
None known

PHP Server Info Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

PHP Server Info Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

PHP Server Info Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

PHP Server Info Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuphp-version.php:9
Maintenance & Trust

PHP Server Info Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedJul 13, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads11K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

PHP Server Info Developer Profile

ray.viljoen

6 plugins · 390 total installs

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

How We Detect PHP Server Info

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/php-server-info/php-logo.png

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
php-info-wrapper
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PHP Server Info