SF GeoGuard Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/sf-geoguard

Country-based access control for WordPress. Restrict access by country, whitelist IP addresses and reduce unwanted traffic.

50 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 8.0+ WP 6.0+ Updated Jan 5, 2026
access-controlcountry-blockgeo-blockgeo-restrictionip-whitelist
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is SF GeoGuard Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

SF GeoGuard has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The sf-geoguard v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, and shortcodes significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and no dangerous functions identified. The presence of nonce and capability checks, along with a single external HTTP request that likely has built-in security, are also positive indicators. However, a concern arises from the relatively low percentage (45%) of properly escaped output. This could potentially lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is not handled with sufficient sanitization before being displayed. The plugin's history of zero known CVEs is a strong positive, suggesting a history of secure development and maintenance. In conclusion, while the plugin is strong in attack surface reduction and secure SQL handling, the output escaping needs attention to mitigate potential XSS risks. The overall security is good, but not perfect.

Key Concerns

  • Low output escaping percentage
Vulnerabilities
None known

SF GeoGuard Security Vulnerabilities

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

SF GeoGuard Release Timeline

v1.0.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

SF GeoGuard Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
11
9 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

45% escaped20 total outputs
Attack Surface

SF GeoGuard Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

SF GeoGuard Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 5, 2026
PHP min version8.0
Downloads241

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs50
Developer Profile

SF GeoGuard Developer Profile

sf-geoguard

1 plugin · 50 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect SF GeoGuard

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/sf-geoguard/assets/css/sf-geoguard-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/sf-geoguard/assets/js/sf-geoguard-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/sf-geoguard/assets/js/sf-geoguard-admin.js
Version Parameters
sf-geoguard/assets/css/sf-geoguard-admin.css?ver=sf-geoguard/assets/js/sf-geoguard-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
sf-geoguard-admin-wrapsf-geoguard-settings-pagesf-geoguard-notice
JS Globals
sf_geoguard_admin_params
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about SF GeoGuard