Smart Varnish Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/smart-varnish

Varnish cache bypass plugin.

10 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Aug 30, 2016
varnishvarnish-bypassvarnish-cachevarnish-caching
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Smart Varnish Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The smart-varnish plugin v1.0.2 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points in the form of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a complete absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests. All SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, demonstrating strong secure coding practices. The lack of identified taint flows also suggests that data handling within the plugin is robust against common injection vulnerabilities. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, further reinforcing its secure standing. This plugin appears to be developed with a strong focus on security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Smart Varnish Security Vulnerabilities

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

Smart Varnish Release Timeline

v1.0.2Current
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Smart Varnish 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

Smart Varnish Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitsmart_varnish.php:74
Maintenance & Trust

Smart Varnish Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.0
Last updatedAug 30, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Smart Varnish Developer Profile

Smartpixels

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Smart Varnish

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-varnish/js/smart-varnish.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-varnish/js/smart-varnish.js
Version Parameters
smart_varnish/js/smart-varnish.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
smart_varnish_bypass
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Varnish