Remove Admin Footer and Version Security & Risk Analysis

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Remove wordpress admin footer text and version.

100 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Jul 26, 2012
adminbranding-admincustom-adminpluginremove-footer-text
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Admin Footer and Version Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'remove-admin-footer-and-version' plugin v1.0.0 demonstrates a strong adherence to security best practices based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is commendable. Furthermore, the plugin's minimal attack surface, with zero entry points and no unprotected handlers, is a significant positive indicator for its security posture. The lack of any recorded vulnerability history, including CVEs, further reinforces this favorable assessment. This suggests the plugin has been developed with security in mind and has not been a target or source of known exploits.

While the current analysis reveals no immediate security concerns within the code, the most significant area for potential improvement lies in the lack of capability checks and nonce checks. Although the plugin currently has zero entry points, any future expansion or modification could introduce vulnerabilities if these essential security mechanisms are not implemented. The current version appears safe due to its limited functionality and attack surface, but a proactive approach to implementing capability and nonce checks would further solidify its security for any future development or integration into more complex environments.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove Admin Footer and Version Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove Admin Footer and Version 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

Remove Admin Footer and Version Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filteradmin_footer_textremove-admin-footer-and-version.php:32
filterupdate_footerremove-admin-footer-and-version.php:37
Maintenance & Trust

Remove Admin Footer and Version Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedJul 26, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Remove Admin Footer and Version Developer Profile

HRanjan

2 plugins · 400 total installs

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

How We Detect Remove Admin Footer and Version

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

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FAQ

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