Simply Disable Password Reset Security & Risk Analysis

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Its a very simple plugin to disable the password reset in the wordpress.

700 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 4.3+ Updated Jul 31, 2024
disable-password-resetdisable-restwordpress-password-reset
92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Simply Disable Password Reset Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Simply Disable Password Reset has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'simply-disable-password-reset' plugin version 1.0 exhibits a remarkably clean static analysis report, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (with 100% prepared statements), and output escaping issues are particularly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded history of vulnerabilities, suggesting a stable and well-maintained codebase. The limited attack surface, with zero entry points identified as unprotected, further bolsters its security posture.

However, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points presents a significant concern. While the plugin's current functionality might not expose direct attack vectors due to its limited scope, this omission creates a potential weakness. If the plugin were to be extended or if its core functionality were to change in the future, the absence of these fundamental security mechanisms could lead to serious vulnerabilities. Therefore, while the current version appears secure, the foundational lack of authentication and authorization checks warrants attention for future development and maintenance.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on all entry points
  • Missing capability checks on all entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simply Disable Password Reset Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simply Disable Password Reset 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

Simply Disable Password Reset Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterallow_password_resetdisable-password-reset.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

Simply Disable Password Reset Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedJul 31, 2024
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs700
Developer Profile

Simply Disable Password Reset Developer Profile

Boopathi Rajan

13 plugins · 44K total installs

70
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
419 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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