User Last Modified Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/user-last-modified

Adds a last modified timestamp to user profiles

20 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Nov 12, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is User Last Modified Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

User Last Modified 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 'user-last-modified' v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits its attack surface. The code also adheres to best practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, avoiding raw SQL queries, and ensuring all output is properly escaped. There are no indications of file operations, external HTTP requests, or the use of vulnerable bundled libraries. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces its secure design and implementation.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate security concerns, the complete lack of capability checks and nonce checks on potential entry points (even if currently zero) represents a potential future risk. If new features are added that introduce AJAX, REST API endpoints, or other interactive elements without these crucial security measures, it could open the door to vulnerabilities. The plugin's current strength lies in its minimal features and thus limited attack surface, but this requires careful consideration during future development to maintain this security.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

User Last Modified Security Vulnerabilities

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

User Last Modified 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

User Last Modified Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionprofile_updateuser-last-modified.php:17
actionmanage_users_columnsuser-last-modified.php:24
actionmanage_users_custom_columnuser-last-modified.php:35
Maintenance & Trust

User Last Modified Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 12, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs20
Developer Profile

User Last Modified Developer Profile

Glen Scott

4 plugins · 920 total installs

80
trust score
Avg Security Score
80/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect User Last Modified

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 User Last Modified