WP-Ban Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/wp-banBan users by IP, IP Range, host name, user agent and referrer url from visiting your WordPress's blog.
Is WP-Ban Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 91/100WP-Ban has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The wp-ban plugin v1.69.2 exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, it demonstrates good practices by exclusively using prepared statements for SQL queries, avoiding file operations and external HTTP requests, and checking for nonces and capabilities in some areas. However, a significant concern arises from its attack surface, specifically one unprotected AJAX handler. While taint analysis did not reveal any critical or high severity flows, and there are no known currently unpatched CVEs, the plugin has a history of medium severity vulnerabilities, including Cross-site Scripting and Improper Input Validation. This history, coupled with the unprotected AJAX endpoint, suggests a potential for insecure handling of user input that could be exploited.
Key Concerns
- Unprotected AJAX handler
- Low output escaping percentage (41%)
- History of medium severity vulnerabilities
WP-Ban Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
2 total CVEs
WP-Ban <= 1.69 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
WP-Ban < 1.64 - Improper Input Validation
WP-Ban Release Timeline
WP-Ban Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
WP-Ban Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 1
WordPress Hooks 3
Maintenance & Trust
WP-Ban Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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WP-Ban Developer Profile
20 plugins · 888K total installs
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