System Requirements Check Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/system-requirements-check

Checks for the specified version of the operating systems, web browsers, screen resolution, IP address, Flash Player, JRE, cookie, and Javascript.

60 active installs v1.2.4 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.0+ Updated Dec 8, 2025
checkrequirementssystem
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is System Requirements Check Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

System Requirements Check 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 system-requirements-check plugin v1.2.4 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of dangerous functions, reliance on prepared statements for any SQL queries (though none were detected), and 100% proper output escaping are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of file operations and external HTTP requests minimizes common attack vectors. The plugin also shows no historical vulnerabilities, which suggests a well-maintained and secure development process. A notable strength is the limited attack surface, with only one shortcode identified and no unprotected entry points. This indicates a focused and likely well-audited codebase.

Vulnerabilities
None known

System Requirements Check Security Vulnerabilities

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

System Requirements Check Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

System Requirements Check Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[system_requirements_check] includes\class-system-requirements-check-shortcodes.php:26
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_initincludes\admin\class-system-requirements-check-settings.php:19
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-system-requirements-check-shortcodes.php:29
actionadmin_menusystem-requirements-check.php:47
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssystem-requirements-check.php:48
Maintenance & Trust

System Requirements Check Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 8, 2025
PHP min version7.0
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating90/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs60
Developer Profile

System Requirements Check Developer Profile

Ethan Lin

2 plugins · 460 total installs

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

How We Detect System Requirements Check

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/system-requirements-check/assets/css/system-requirements-check-settings.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
system_req_checkcalloutsuccessicon-ipicon-windows-oldicon-windows-newicon-appleicon-linux+9 more
JS Globals
system_to_check
Shortcode Output
<div class="system_req_check">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about System Requirements Check