Simple Session Support Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-session-support

Provides support for the PHP session allowing data to be retained from one request to another.

300 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Dec 14, 2013
developmentsession-management
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Session Support Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'simple-session-support' plugin v1.1 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, direct SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests. The complete absence of unsanitized taint flows and the perfect adherence to prepared statements for SQL and output escaping suggest strong secure coding practices were followed during development. Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is spotless, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a mature and stable product that has likely undergone rigorous security scrutiny or has a very limited scope of functionality that inherently avoids common vulnerabilities. While the lack of identified risks is a significant positive, it's important to acknowledge that static analysis has limitations and may not catch all potential issues, particularly logic flaws. However, based on the provided data, the plugin exhibits an excellent security posture.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Session Support Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Session Support 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 Session Support Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitsimple-session-support.php:32
actionwp_logoutsimple-session-support.php:33
actionwp_loginsimple-session-support.php:34
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Session Support Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedDec 14, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings13
Active installs300
Developer Profile

Simple Session Support Developer Profile

Peter Wooster

4 plugins · 520 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Session Support

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
simple-session-support/simple-session-support.php?ver=1.1

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
simple session support startsimple session support end
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Session Support