SMS8.io Security & Risk Analysis

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FREE SMS 8 plugin is a WordPress plugin that allows you to send SMS notifications to your customers instantly when they place an order on your WooComm …

10 active installs v3.0.2 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.8+ Updated Nov 1, 2023
notificationsorders-smssmssms8-iowoocommerce-sms
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is SMS8.io Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

SMS8.io has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of sms8-io v3.0.2 reveals a generally strong security posture. The absence of any identified entry points without authentication checks, coupled with 100% use of prepared statements for SQL queries and proper output escaping, indicates good development practices. The plugin also demonstrates a lack of dangerous functions, file operations, and has no known historical vulnerabilities.

However, a few areas warrant attention. The presence of an external HTTP request, while not inherently a vulnerability, represents a potential attack vector if the target endpoint is compromised or if the request is not properly handled. The lack of nonce checks and capability checks, especially if any hidden functionalities exist beyond the analyzed entry points, could be a concern in a broader context. Nevertheless, with no active vulnerabilities and a clean historical record, the plugin appears to be relatively secure.

In conclusion, sms8-io v3.0.2 exhibits commendable security practices, particularly in its handling of database interactions and output. The primary area of slight concern is the external HTTP request, which requires careful monitoring and secure implementation. The absence of historical vulnerabilities suggests a commitment to security by the developers. Overall, the plugin presents a low-risk profile based on the provided data.

Key Concerns

  • External HTTP request detected
  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

SMS8.io Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

SMS8.io Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped11 total outputs
Attack Surface

SMS8.io Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_menuclass-sms8-io.php:5
actionadmin_initclass-sms8-io.php:6
actionwoocommerce_new_orderclass-sms8-io.php:8
actionwoocommerce_order_status_changedclass-sms8-io.php:9
actionwoocommerce_order_status_cancelledclass-sms8-io.php:10
Maintenance & Trust

SMS8.io Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedNov 1, 2023
PHP min version7.2
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

SMS8.io Developer Profile

SMS8.io

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect SMS8.io

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/sms8-io/admin/js/admin-script.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/sms8-io/admin/js/admin-script.js
Version Parameters
sms8-io/admin/js/admin-script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about SMS8.io