Rename DB Table Prefix Security & Risk Analysis

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Rename DB Table Prefix does what it says on the tin.

100 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Sep 29, 2017
databasemysqlprefixtable_prefix
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Rename DB Table Prefix Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Rename DB Table Prefix 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 "rename-db-table-prefix" v0.1.0 plugin presents a generally good security posture, with no reported vulnerabilities and a strong emphasis on prepared statements for SQL queries. The code analysis indicates a minimal attack surface with no exposed AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are unprotected. The plugin also implements some security measures like nonce and capability checks.

However, a significant concern is the complete lack of output escaping. This means that any data outputted by the plugin could potentially be vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. While the taint analysis shows no unsanitized paths, the absence of output escaping is a critical oversight that should be addressed. The plugin's history of zero vulnerabilities is a positive sign, suggesting a generally secure development approach, but the lack of output escaping remains a notable weakness that introduces unnecessary risk.

Key Concerns

  • No output escaping
Vulnerabilities
None known

Rename DB Table Prefix Security Vulnerabilities

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

Rename DB Table Prefix Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
1
8 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
3
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

89% prepared9 total queries

Output Escaping

0% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

Rename DB Table Prefix Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-rdtp.php:143
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-rdtp.php:158
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-rdtp.php:159
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-rdtp.php:160
Maintenance & Trust

Rename DB Table Prefix Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedSep 29, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Rename DB Table Prefix Developer Profile

JRGould

1 plugin · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect Rename DB Table Prefix

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/rename-db-table-prefix/admin/dist/rdtp-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/rename-db-table-prefix/admin/dist/rdtp-admin.js
Version Parameters
rdtp-admin.css?ver=rdtp-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
window.RDTP_AJAX_URLwindow.RDTP_NONCE
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Rename DB Table Prefix