Stop XML-RPC Attacks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/stop-xml-rpc-attacks

Blocks dangerous XML-RPC methods while preserving Jetpack, WooCommerce, and mobile apps compatibility.

6K active installs v2.0.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Jan 1, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Stop XML-RPC Attacks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Stop XML-RPC Attacks 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 "stop-xml-rpc-attacks" v2.0.0 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events means the plugin has an extremely small attack surface, with zero entry points. Furthermore, the code signals indicate robust security practices: no dangerous functions are used, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The plugin also demonstrates proper handling of file operations and external HTTP requests. The sole capability check is present, which is positive, though the absence of nonce checks on AJAX handlers is moot given there are no AJAX handlers. The lack of any identified taint flows, critical or otherwise, further reinforces its secure design. The plugin's vulnerability history is also exemplary, with zero recorded CVEs, indicating a history of secure development. Overall, this plugin appears to be highly secure, with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities or concerning code patterns detected.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Stop XML-RPC Attacks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Stop XML-RPC Attacks Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped27 total outputs
Attack Surface

Stop XML-RPC Attacks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 11
actionadmin_menustop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:44
actionadmin_initstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:45
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:46
filterxmlrpc_enabledstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:56
filterxmlrpc_enabledstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:60
filterxmlrpc_methodsstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:61
filterxmlrpc_methodsstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:66
actioninitstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:71
actionsend_headersstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:72
filterxmlrpc_callstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:76
filterwp_headersstop-xml-rpc-attacks.php:373
Maintenance & Trust

Stop XML-RPC Attacks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 1, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads27K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs6K
Developer Profile

Stop XML-RPC Attacks Developer Profile

Pascal CESCATO

3 plugins · 6K total installs

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

How We Detect Stop XML-RPC Attacks

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Stop XML-RPC Attacks