Static 404 Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/static-404

A WordPress plugin to quickly send a 404 for missing static files.

3K active installs v1.1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2+ Updated Aug 20, 2021
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Static 404 Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Static 404 has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "static-404" v1.1.0 plugin demonstrates a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The complete absence of identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped outputs, file operations, and external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the lack of any registered AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, coupled with a zero attack surface, indicates a minimal footprint that is difficult for attackers to exploit. The vulnerability history is equally positive, with no known CVEs recorded, suggesting the plugin has a clean track record. This plugin appears to be well-developed with security as a priority. A potential, albeit minor, area for observation could be the complete lack of capability checks and nonce checks; while the plugin's limited functionality likely doesn't necessitate them, in future iterations or if functionality expands, these would be standard security practices to consider. However, based solely on the current data, the plugin presents a very low-risk profile.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Static 404 Security Vulnerabilities

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

Static 404 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

Static 404 Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Static 404 Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedAug 20, 2021
PHP min version5.6
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

Static 404 Developer Profile

Brad Parbs

16 plugins · 3K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Static 404

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Static 404