Simple Login Logout Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-login-logout

This simple plugin makes your life easier by adding a login and logout link to your navigation menu out of the box. It adds a login link with a " …

40 active installs v1.1.1 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 3.0.1+ Updated Feb 9, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Login Logout Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Login Logout has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "simple-login-logout" plugin, at version 1.1.1, exhibits a remarkably strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified entry points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or unsanitized taint flows is a significant strength. All code signals indicate adherence to secure coding practices, with a complete lack of known vulnerabilities and no recorded history of past security issues.

However, the complete lack of any security checks like nonce or capability checks, while not posing an immediate risk due to the absence of entry points, does represent a potential future concern. If the plugin were to be extended or if new entry points were inadvertently introduced without proper authentication or authorization, these missing checks could become a significant vulnerability. The plugin's current design is highly secure due to its limited functionality and attack surface, but it relies on this limited scope rather than robust security mechanisms.

Key Concerns

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

Simple Login Logout Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Login Logout 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

Simple Login Logout Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterwp_nav_menu_itemssimple-login-logout.php:14
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Login Logout Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedFeb 9, 2020
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Simple Login Logout Developer Profile

Yahya Mohammed

1 plugin · 40 total installs

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

How We Detect Simple Login Logout

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
simple-login-logout/simple-login-logout.php?ver=1.1.1

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Login Logout