security-txt Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/security-txt

A plugin for serving 'security.txt' in WordPress 6.1.1+.

10 active installs v1.0.6 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jun 15, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is security-txt Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

security-txt 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 'security-txt' plugin v1.0.6 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, or unsanitized taint flows is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries and proper output escaping demonstrates a commitment to secure coding practices in these critical areas.

The plugin's history is equally commendable, with no known CVEs, patched or unpatched. This lack of historical vulnerabilities suggests either a very robust development process or a less appealing target for attackers, though the former is more likely given the other positive indicators. The limited file operations and lack of external HTTP requests also contribute to a reduced attack surface.

While the plugin's current state appears highly secure, it's worth noting the complete absence of nonces and capability checks. For a plugin with zero entry points and no external interactions, this might not pose an immediate risk. However, as plugins evolve or their intended functionality expands, these could become crucial for maintaining security. Overall, 'security-txt' v1.0.6 demonstrates excellent security practices, with minimal to no immediate security concerns identified in the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

security-txt Security Vulnerabilities

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

security-txt Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

security-txt Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menusecurity-txt.php:79
actionadmin_initsecurity-txt.php:82
actionupdate_option_sdottxt_contentsecurity-txt.php:116
Maintenance & Trust

security-txt Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedJun 15, 2023
PHP min version7.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

security-txt Developer Profile

tstokes8040

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect security-txt

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
securitytxt_form_func
HTML Comments
Security TXT is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or any later version.Security TXT is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with Security TXT. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html.
Data Attributes
name="sdottxt_content"name="sdottxt_delete_data"value="Yes"value="No"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about security-txt