PHP Version Display Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/php-version-display

Display the currently PHP-MYSQL version at the end of "At a Glance" admin dashboard widget

10 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Aug 28, 2022
displaymysqlphpserverversion
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PHP Version Display Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'php-version-display' v1.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It has no identified attack surface entry points that are unprotected, indicating a robust approach to preventing unauthorized access. Furthermore, the code shows excellent practices regarding dangerous functions, SQL query safety (all prepared statements), and output escaping, with all identified outputs being properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes potential vulnerabilities.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with zero known CVEs, unpatched vulnerabilities, or historical common vulnerability types. This lack of past issues, combined with the secure coding practices observed in the static analysis, suggests a well-maintained and security-conscious plugin. The taint analysis also yielded no concerning flows, reinforcing the confidence in its current security state.

In conclusion, 'php-version-display' v1.0.1 appears to be a very secure plugin. The developers have implemented sound security measures by minimizing the attack surface and adhering to best practices in code development. The absence of any security issues in its history further solidifies this assessment. There are no immediate security concerns based on the provided data, making it a low-risk plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

PHP Version Display Security Vulnerabilities

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

PHP Version Display Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

PHP Version Display Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

PHP Version Display Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionactivity_box_endPHP-Version-Display.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

PHP Version Display Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedAug 28, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads807

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

PHP Version Display Developer Profile

amrnaga

1 plugin · 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 PHP Version Display

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
PHP version: <span style='color:darkgreen;font-weight: bold;'></span><br> MySQL version: <span style='color:darkgreen;font-weight: bold;'></span>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PHP Version Display