wao.io Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wao-io

wao.io is a free plugin to test loading time and security of your wordpress site.

10 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.6+ Updated Aug 11, 2020
cachecachingcompressionlazyloadoptimize
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is wao.io Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'wao-io' plugin v1.0.2 indicates a strong security posture, with no identified vulnerabilities in the analyzed code. The plugin exhibits excellent security practices, demonstrating zero dangerous functions, fully prepared SQL statements, and complete output escaping. Furthermore, it has no observable attack surface through AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, and the absence of file operations or external HTTP requests further minimizes potential risks.

The vulnerability history is also clear, with no recorded CVEs. This lack of past vulnerabilities and the robust static analysis results suggest that the developers prioritize security. The plugin's absence of common risky elements like direct SQL queries, unescaped output, and extensive attack vectors points to a well-crafted and secure codebase for this version.

While the current analysis presents a highly positive security outlook, it's important to remember that static analysis is not exhaustive. The absence of certain security checks like nonces and capability checks on potential, albeit currently non-existent, entry points might be a point of concern if the plugin's functionality expands in the future. However, based on the provided data for v1.0.2, the plugin appears to be very secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

wao.io Security Vulnerabilities

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

wao.io 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

wao.io Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuwao.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

wao.io Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedAug 11, 2020
PHP min version5.6
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

wao.io Developer Profile

wao.io

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect wao.io

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
wao-io/style.css?ver=wao-io/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about wao.io