Remove "Comments are closed" Security & Risk Analysis

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Remove the "Comments are closed" text from posts.

1K active installs v1.3.2 PHP + WP 2.2.0+ Updated Nov 28, 2017
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove "Comments are closed" Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove "Comments are closed" has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remove-comments-are-closed" plugin v1.3.2 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries (all are prepared), and all outputs are properly escaped. Crucially, the plugin has zero attack surface points, meaning there are no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be exploited. This lack of entry points, combined with the absence of file operations and external HTTP requests, significantly minimizes the plugin's exposure to potential attacks. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a consistent track record of secure development. The overall impression is of a well-crafted, minimalist plugin designed with security as a primary concern. While this is a highly positive assessment, it's worth noting that the absence of any capability checks or nonce checks is a direct consequence of the zero attack surface. If the plugin were to introduce any form of user interaction in the future, these security mechanisms would become essential. For its current functionality and based on the data, the plugin appears to be extremely secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove "Comments are closed" Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove "Comments are closed" Release Timeline

v1.3.2Current
v1.3.1
v1.3.0
v1.2.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Remove "Comments are closed" 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 "Comments are closed" Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

Remove "Comments are closed" Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.33
Last updatedNov 28, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads62K

Community Trust

Rating88/100
Number of ratings17
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Remove "Comments are closed" Developer Profile

PersianScript

102 plugins · 177K total installs

72
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
304 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remove "Comments are closed"

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
remove-comments-are-closed/remove-comments-are-closed.php?ver=1.3.2

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove "Comments are closed"