/well-known-uris/ Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/well-known-uris

"Well-Known URIs" for WordPress!

70 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 3.5.1+ Updated Nov 3, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is /well-known-uris/ Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

/well-known-uris/ 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

The 'well-known-uris' plugin, version 1.0.3, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly reduces the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and no external HTTP requests, all of which are excellent security practices. The taint analysis also indicates no identified vulnerabilities related to unsanitized data flows.

However, a notable concern is the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks. While the current analysis shows no exploitable entry points, the lack of these fundamental security mechanisms leaves the plugin vulnerable to various attacks if functionality is ever added or if there are unforeseen interactions with other plugins. The vulnerability history is clean, suggesting a well-maintained plugin or a lack of past scrutiny, but this doesn't mitigate the risks associated with missing essential security controls. In conclusion, the plugin is currently secure due to its minimal attack surface and clean code, but the lack of basic authorization and validation controls represents a significant weakness that could become critical with future development.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
  • High percentage of unescaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

/well-known-uris/ Security Vulnerabilities

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

/well-known-uris/ Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

78% escaped9 total outputs
Attack Surface

/well-known-uris/ Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
filterquery_varsplugin.php:72
actionparse_requestplugin.php:73
actiongenerate_rewrite_rulesplugin.php:74
actionwell-known-uriplugin.php:106
actionadmin_menuplugin.php:116
actionadmin_noticesplugin.php:117
actionadmin_initplugin.php:118
Maintenance & Trust

/well-known-uris/ Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedNov 3, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs70
Developer Profile

/well-known-uris/ Developer Profile

mrose17

1 plugin · 70 total installs

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

How We Detect /well-known-uris/

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 /well-known-uris/