Unmask Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/unmask

Expose support for WordPress

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 4.9.0+ Updated Jan 31, 2018
intrusion-detectionloggingsecurity
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Unmask Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "unmask" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the static analysis provided. The complete absence of entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good practices by using prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all output. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential vulnerabilities.

The primary concern identified in the static analysis is the presence of the `unserialize` function. While there are no apparent direct exploitable paths or unsanitized flows in the current analysis, `unserialize` is inherently risky as it can lead to arbitrary object injection if the serialized data originates from an untrusted source. The plugin also lacks nonce and capability checks, which, while not directly exploitable given the limited attack surface, are fundamental security mechanisms that should be implemented for any interactive plugin component.

The vulnerability history is exceptionally clean, with no known CVEs, unpatched vulnerabilities, or past issues recorded. This suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase historically. In conclusion, while the "unmask" plugin demonstrates excellent foundational security through its minimal attack surface and proper data handling, the presence of `unserialize` without apparent data sanitization or explicit access controls presents a potential risk that warrants careful consideration and future review if the plugin's functionality expands.

Key Concerns

  • Presence of unserialize function
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Unmask Security Vulnerabilities

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

Unmask Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
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

Dangerous Functions Found

unserialize$context = unserialize( base64_decode( $post->post_content ) );includes\functions\core.php:141
Attack Surface

Unmask Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actioninitincludes\functions\core.php:20
actioninitincludes\functions\core.php:21
actionunmask_initincludes\functions\core.php:22
actionplugins_loadedincludes\functions\core.php:23
actionunmask_expose_request_impactincludes\functions\core.php:24
actionadd_meta_boxes_unmask_logincludes\functions\core.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

Unmask Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedJan 31, 2018
PHP min version7.0
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Unmask Developer Profile

Eric Mann

6 plugins · 2K total installs

81
trust score
Avg Security Score
81/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Unmask

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/unmask/vendor/expose/package/assets/css/expose.css/wp-content/plugins/unmask/vendor/expose/package/assets/js/expose.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/unmask/vendor/expose/package/assets/js/expose.js
Version Parameters
unmask/vendor/expose/package/assets/css/expose.css?ver=unmask/vendor/expose/package/assets/js/expose.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
expose-inputexpose-description
Data Attributes
data-expose-id
JS Globals
Expose
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Unmask