WP Easy Replace Howdy Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/replace-howdy

Description: This plugin will Replace "Howdy" in the top right corner with "Welcome" of your WordPress dashboard.

100 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 3.5.0+ Updated Sep 12, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Easy Replace Howdy Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Easy Replace Howdy has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "replace-howdy" plugin v1.1.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The static analysis reveals no detectable attack surface, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices with zero dangerous functions, 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements, and all outputs properly escaped. There are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and crucially, no apparent need for nonce or capability checks due to the absence of entry points that would typically require them. The taint analysis also shows no critical or high-severity vulnerabilities, indicating no exploitable flows within the analyzed code.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment. With zero known CVEs, the plugin has no documented security weaknesses. This lack of past issues suggests a commitment to secure development or that the plugin's functionality is inherently low-risk. In conclusion, the "replace-howdy" plugin v1.1.0 appears to be highly secure. Its minimal attack surface, robust coding practices, and clean vulnerability history collectively point to a plugin that poses very little to no security risk to a WordPress installation.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Easy Replace Howdy Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Easy Replace Howdy 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

WP Easy Replace Howdy Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_bar_menuwp-easy-replace-howdy.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

WP Easy Replace Howdy Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedSep 12, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

WP Easy Replace Howdy Developer Profile

Asif Ali

7 plugins · 220 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Easy Replace Howdy

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 WP Easy Replace Howdy