Restricted User Activity Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/restricted-user-activity

Provides stricter controls for admin user creation and activity

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 4.4+ Updated Mar 2, 2026
accessadminsecurityuser
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Restricted User Activity Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Restricted User Activity has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "restricted-user-activity" plugin version 1.0.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped. There are no file operations or external HTTP requests, indicating a contained and robust implementation. The lack of any identified taint flows further strengthens this assessment. This suggests the developers have followed excellent secure coding practices.

However, the analysis also highlights several areas that, while not explicitly problematic in this version, represent potential future risks if not addressed. The complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks, while not leading to immediate vulnerabilities in this static snapshot, means that any future addition of entry points (like AJAX or REST API endpoints) would require careful manual auditing to ensure proper authorization is implemented. The plugin's vulnerability history being completely clean is a significant positive, suggesting a history of secure development. Nonetheless, a complete lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, especially for a plugin that might be used in various environments, could also indicate a limited scope of testing or a very small user base, rather than an absolute guarantee of future invulnerability.

In conclusion, the current version of "restricted-user-activity" appears to be highly secure. The developers have demonstrated a strong commitment to secure coding by eliminating common vulnerability vectors. The primary weakness is the lack of inherent authorization mechanisms (nonces, capabilities) which, while not a current issue, necessitates diligence if the plugin's functionality expands. The clean vulnerability history is a testament to its current state, but ongoing vigilance and adherence to secure development practices are always recommended.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Restricted User Activity Security Vulnerabilities

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

Restricted User Activity Release Timeline

v1.0.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Restricted User Activity Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped7 total outputs
Attack Surface

Restricted User Activity Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actioninitrestricted-user-activity.php:26
actionadmin_noticesrestricted-user-activity.php:30
actioninitrestricted-user-activity.php:62
filtermanage_users_columnsrestricted-user-activity.php:145
filtermanage_users_custom_columnrestricted-user-activity.php:161
filtermanage_users_sortable_columnsrestricted-user-activity.php:173
Maintenance & Trust

Restricted User Activity Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedMar 2, 2026
PHP min version7.0
Downloads148

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Restricted User Activity Developer Profile

Steve Puddick

6 plugins · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect Restricted User Activity

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Restricted User Activity