Secure DB Connection Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/secure-db-connection

Sets SSL keys and certs for encrypted MySQL database connections.

100 active installs v1.1.5 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 4.9+ Updated Jul 8, 2018
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Secure DB Connection Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Secure DB Connection has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'secure-db-connection' v1.1.5 demonstrates a 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 the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals excellent practices with 100% of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the explicit mention of no bundled libraries further reinforce this positive assessment. Taint analysis also shows no identified vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with zero known CVEs of any severity. This indicates a mature and secure development process for this plugin. The absence of past vulnerabilities suggests a consistent focus on security by the developers. However, it's important to note that a lack of observed vulnerabilities does not guarantee absolute security, especially as the plugin's attack surface is minimal.

In conclusion, 'secure-db-connection' v1.1.5 appears to be a very securely developed plugin with a minimal attack surface and excellent coding practices. The absence of vulnerabilities in both static analysis and historical data is a strong positive indicator. The primary area for potential concern, albeit very minor given the data, is the lack of any explicit nonce or capability checks mentioned in the static analysis. While this is not a direct finding of vulnerability due to the lack of entry points, it's a general good practice that would further harden the plugin if any future entry points were introduced.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Secure DB Connection Security Vulnerabilities

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

Secure DB Connection 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

Secure DB Connection Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssecure-db-connection.php:23
filterdashboard_glance_itemssecure-db-connection.php:24
actionplugins_loadedsecure-db-connection.php:65
Maintenance & Trust

Secure DB Connection Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedJul 8, 2018
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads25K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Secure DB Connection Developer Profile

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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 Secure DB Connection

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/secure-db-connection/languages

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Secure DB Connection