Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-disable-xml-rpc

Simply disable XML-RPC on your WordPress site with a simple toggle switch. Protect your site from XML-RPC attacks and improve security.

1K active installs v1.4.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.1+ Updated Nov 9, 2025
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks 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 'simple-disable-xml-rpc' v1.4.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has no identified attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events, meaning there are no direct entry points for external interaction. Furthermore, the code does not utilize dangerous functions, performs SQL queries exclusively with prepared statements, and ensures all output is properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential risks. A single capability check is present, suggesting some level of authorization awareness.

The vulnerability history is also entirely clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This, combined with the lack of any critical or high-severity taint flows in the static analysis, indicates a mature and secure development process. The plugin's core function appears to be well-implemented without introducing common web vulnerabilities. The absence of any identified security weaknesses in both static analysis and historical data suggests this plugin is likely safe for use.

In conclusion, the 'simple-disable-xml-rpc' v1.4.0 plugin demonstrates excellent security practices. Its minimal attack surface, absence of dangerous code patterns, secure data handling, and spotless vulnerability history collectively point to a highly secure and reliable tool. There are no evidence-backed deductions to be made from the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-sdxrpc-admin.php:22
actionadmin_initincludes\class-sdxrpc-admin.php:23
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-sdxrpc-admin.php:24
actionadmin_initincludes\class-sdxrpc-admin.php:26
filterxmlrpc_enabledincludes\class-sdxrpc-core.php:22
filterwp_headersincludes\class-sdxrpc-core.php:23
actionplugins_loadedsimple-disable-xml-rpc.php:67
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedNov 9, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks Developer Profile

Delower Hossain

5 plugins · 1K total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
345 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-disable-xml-rpc/assets/css/admin-style.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-disable-xml-rpc/assets/js/admin-script.js
Script Paths
assets/js/admin-script.js
Version Parameters
simple-disable-xml-rpc/assets/css/admin-style.css?ver=simple-disable-xml-rpc/assets/js/admin-script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
sdxrpc-settings-wrapsdxrpc-containersdxrpc-cardsdxrpc-card-headersdxrpc-card-bodysdxrpc-setting-rowsdxrpc-setting-labelsdxrpc-setting-control+5 more
Data Attributes
id="sdxrpc_disable_enabled"name="sdxrpc_disable_enabled"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks