VA Simple Basic Auth Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/va-simple-basic-auth

Simply by enabling the plugin can set up a basic auth to dashboard and login page.

70 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Sep 25, 2016
authbasic-authbasicauthsecuritywp-admin
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is VA Simple Basic Auth Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

VA Simple Basic Auth has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "va-simple-basic-auth" plugin v1.1.0 presents a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no identified vulnerabilities related to dangerous functions, SQL injection, or unsanitized output. The absence of known CVEs further reinforces this positive outlook. A particularly strong point is the complete reliance on prepared statements for any potential SQL queries, demonstrating good practice in preventing SQL injection risks.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of capability checks and nonce checks across all identified entry points. While the current analysis shows zero entry points, this absence of fundamental WordPress security mechanisms suggests a potential weakness if new entry points are introduced or if the plugin's functionality evolves without incorporating these essential checks. The file operations, though not explicitly flagged as risky, also warrant attention as they can become vectors for vulnerabilities if not handled with utmost care and proper sanitization.

In conclusion, the plugin's current version appears secure due to the absence of known vulnerabilities and good coding practices in areas like SQL handling. The primary weakness lies in the lack of implemented security checks like capability and nonce verifications, which, if not addressed, could pose a risk in future updates or expansions of the plugin's functionality.

Key Concerns

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

VA Simple Basic Auth Security Vulnerabilities

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

VA Simple Basic Auth Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
3
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

VA Simple Basic Auth Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_noticesincs\back-compat.php:32
actionlogin_initincs\class-module-basic-auth.php:50
actionplugins_loadedva-simple-basic-auth.php:53
Maintenance & Trust

VA Simple Basic Auth Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedSep 25, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs70
Developer Profile

VA Simple Basic Auth Developer Profile

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7 plugins · 2K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect VA Simple Basic Auth

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about VA Simple Basic Auth