VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/visualwp-restrict-rss-feeds

A quick and easy solution to automatically disable all RSS feeds or restrict rss access with a custom password.

10 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.8+ Updated Feb 23, 2026
disablefeedrss
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "visualwp-restrict-rss-feeds" plugin v1.0.2 exhibits a generally strong security posture. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries using prepared statements, file operations, and external HTTP requests are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the presence of nonce and capability checks, along with a high percentage of properly escaped output, significantly reduces the risk of common web vulnerabilities.

The plugin's attack surface is currently zero, and the taint analysis shows no critical or high-severity flows with unsanitized paths, which is highly reassuring. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, further strengthens this positive assessment. This suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase.

However, it is important to note that the analysis is based on the provided data. While the current state is very good, a complete audit would be necessary to definitively confirm the absence of all potential vulnerabilities. The current evidence points to a low-risk plugin, with no immediate security concerns identified.

Vulnerabilities
None known

VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Release Timeline

v1.0.2Current
v1.0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
22 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

81% escaped27 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
vwprss_menu_options (visualwp-restrict-rss.php:144)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 12
actiondo_feedvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:59
actiondo_feed_rdfvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:60
actiondo_feed_rssvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:61
actiondo_feed_rss2visualwp-restrict-rss.php:62
actiondo_feed_atomvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:63
actiondo_feed_rss2_commentsvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:64
actiondo_feed_atom_commentsvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:65
filterthe_content_feedvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:72
filterthe_excerpt_rssvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:73
filterthe_authorvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:76
actioninitvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:87
actionadmin_menuvisualwp-restrict-rss.php:137
Maintenance & Trust

VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 23, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads870

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds Developer Profile

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9 plugins · 210 total installs

93
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/visualwp-restrict-rss-feeds/admin/css/vwp.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
vwprss-plugin-headervwp-plugin-creatorvwprss-plugin-bodyvwprss-notice
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about VisualWP Restrict RSS Feeds