SpeedOx Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/speedox

SpeedOx is a powerful speed optimization plugin that intelligently caches, cleans, and boosts WordPress performance.

0 active installs v1.1.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.9+ Updated Jan 2, 2026
cachelazy-loadoptimizationperformancespeed
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is SpeedOx Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The speedox v1.1.3 plugin demonstrates a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It correctly utilizes prepared statements for all SQL queries and boasts an exceptionally high rate of properly escaped output. The presence of nonce and capability checks, along with the absence of dangerous functions and external HTTP requests, further contributes to a secure foundation. However, the analysis did reveal one flow with unsanitized paths, which, although not classified as critical or high severity, warrants attention. This indicates a potential for issues if that path were to process untrusted input. The plugin also has one cron event, which is a minor entry point to consider, though its security is not detailed here. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs is a significant positive, suggesting a history of secure development or thorough vetting. In conclusion, speedox v1.1.3 appears to be a well-developed plugin with robust security practices. The primary concern is the single instance of an unsanitized path, which should be investigated and remediated to eliminate any potential for exploitation, even if currently assessed as low risk.

Key Concerns

  • Flow with unsanitized paths
Vulnerabilities
None known

SpeedOx Security Vulnerabilities

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

SpeedOx Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
66 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
3
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

99% escaped67 total outputs
Data Flows
1 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

3 flows1 with unsanitized paths
<admin-dashboard-ui> (admin-dashboard-ui.php:0)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

SpeedOx Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 18
actionadmin_bar_menuincludes\admin-bar.php:4
actionadmin_initincludes\admin-bar.php:38
actionadmin_noticesincludes\admin-bar.php:96
actionspeedox_clear_cache_cronincludes\cache-cleaner.php:4
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\dashboard.php:4
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\lazyload.php:3
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\minify.php:3
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsspeedox.php:39
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsspeedox.php:60
filtercron_schedulesspeedox.php:85
actionadmin_menuspeedox.php:97
actionadmin_initspeedox.php:115
actionadmin_initspeedox.php:134
actioninitspeedox.php:154
actionadmin_post_speedox_clear_logsspeedox.php:175
actionadmin_post_speedox_save_settingsspeedox.php:185
filterscript_loader_tagspeedox.php:254
actionadmin_headspeedox.php:266

Scheduled Events 1

speedox_clear_cache_cron
Maintenance & Trust

SpeedOx Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 2, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads426

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs0
Developer Profile

SpeedOx Developer Profile

Mohsin Webs

1 plugin · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect SpeedOx

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/speedox/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/speedox/assets/js/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/speedox/assets/css/admin-menu-icon.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/speedox/assets/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
speedox-admin?ver=speedox-admin-menu-icon?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about SpeedOx