Remove WordPress Version Number Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-wp-version-number

Don't let anyone know that which WordPress version are you using.

100 active installs v1.4.1 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Jul 7, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove WordPress Version Number Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remove-wp-version-number" plugin v1.4.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, or SQL queries without prepared statements is commendable. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, indicating a history of stable and secure development. This lack of known issues and entry points suggests that the plugin is likely well-maintained and follows good security practices. However, a critical concern arises from the output escaping analysis, where 100% of outputs are not properly escaped. While the plugin's functionality is limited, unescaped output can still lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, especially if the version number itself could be manipulated by an attacker to contain malicious script. Despite this, the overall risk is mitigated by the plugin's simple purpose and lack of direct user input handling.

Key Concerns

  • 100% of outputs not properly escaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove WordPress Version Number Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove WordPress Version Number Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Remove WordPress Version Number Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_menuremove-wordpress-version-number-itc.php:16
actionadmin_initremove-wordpress-version-number-itc.php:34
filterthe_generatorremove-wordpress-version-number-itc.php:73
filterstyle_loader_srcremove-wordpress-version-number-itc.php:82
filterscript_loader_srcremove-wordpress-version-number-itc.php:83
Maintenance & Trust

Remove WordPress Version Number Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedJul 7, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Remove WordPress Version Number Developer Profile

inthiscode

6 plugins · 190 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 WordPress Version Number

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/remove-wp-version-number/style.css?ver=/wp-content/plugins/remove-wp-version-number/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove WordPress Version Number