WP-API JSON Feed Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-api-json-feed

Implements JSON feeds following the official JSON feed specification by using the WordPress REST API.

40 active installs v1.1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.4+ Updated Nov 24, 2025
feedjson-feedrest-api
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP-API JSON Feed Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

WP-API JSON Feed has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-api-json-feed" plugin v1.1.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries executed without prepared statements, and properly escaped output indicates diligent coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin exhibits no external HTTP requests or file operations, which significantly reduces its attack surface and potential for code injection or sensitive data exposure. The lack of any recorded CVEs or past vulnerabilities further reinforces this positive assessment.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate threats, the absence of capability checks and nonce checks on the identified entry points (even if currently zero) is a potential concern. If the plugin's functionality were to evolve and introduce new entry points or AJAX handlers, these checks would be crucial for preventing unauthorized access and actions. The current score reflects the excellent state of the code as analyzed, but a forward-looking perspective acknowledges the need for these standard security measures should the plugin's features expand.

In conclusion, "wp-api-json-feed" v1.1.0 appears to be a securely developed plugin, with no known vulnerabilities and robust coding practices evident in its current version. The primary area for potential improvement lies in implementing standard WordPress security checks like capability and nonce verification, which would further harden the plugin against future threats, especially if its functionality increases.

Key Concerns

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

WP-API JSON Feed Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP-API JSON Feed Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP-API JSON Feed Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionrest_api_initinc\class-wp-api-json-feed.php:67
actionwp_headinc\class-wp-api-json-feed.php:68
filterregister_post_type_argsinc\class-wp-api-json-feed.php:70
actionadmin_noticeswp-api-json-feed.php:34
actionplugins_loadedwp-api-json-feed.php:43
Maintenance & Trust

WP-API JSON Feed Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedNov 24, 2025
PHP min version5.6
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

WP-API JSON Feed Developer Profile

Felix Arntz

12 plugins · 18K total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP-API JSON Feed

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-api-json-feed/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-api-json-feed/js/script.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-api-json-feed/js/script.js
Version Parameters
wp-api-json-feed/css/style.css?ver=wp-api-json-feed/js/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

REST Endpoints
/wp-json/wp-api-json-feed/v1
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP-API JSON Feed