Prevent Concurrent Logins Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/prevent-concurrent-logins

Prevents users from staying logged into the same account from multiple places.

900 active installs v0.4.0 PHP + WP 4.1+ Updated Aug 16, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Prevent Concurrent Logins Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Prevent Concurrent Logins 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

The "prevent-concurrent-logins" plugin v0.4.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, raw SQL queries, or unescaped output is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin's limited attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly reduces the potential for external exploitation. The vulnerability history being entirely clear further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase.

While the current analysis indicates no immediate threats, it's important to note the complete absence of nonce and capability checks. Although the attack surface is zero, if any entry points were to be introduced in future versions, the lack of these fundamental security mechanisms would immediately introduce significant risks. The plugin's current security is heavily reliant on its minimal exposure, rather than robust built-in defenses against common web vulnerabilities. Therefore, while currently appearing safe, future development should prioritize implementing standard WordPress security practices.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Prevent Concurrent Logins Security Vulnerabilities

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

Prevent Concurrent Logins Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries
Attack Surface

Prevent Concurrent Logins Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitprevent-concurrent-logins.php:111
Maintenance & Trust

Prevent Concurrent Logins Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedAug 16, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads17K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings17
Active installs900
Developer Profile

Prevent Concurrent Logins Developer Profile

Frankie Jarrett

5 plugins · 2K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Prevent Concurrent Logins

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Prevent Concurrent Logins