wp-bcrypt Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-bcrypt

wp bcrypt switches WordPress's password hashes from MD5 to bcrypt, making it harder for them to be brute-forced if they are leaked.

300 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Jun 5, 2014
passwordssecurity
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is wp-bcrypt Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

wp-bcrypt has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-bcrypt plugin v1.0.1 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, or raw SQL queries indicates a robust development process. Furthermore, the thorough use of prepared statements for any potential SQL interactions and the proper escaping of all outputs are excellent security practices. The plugin also shows no history of past vulnerabilities, which is a positive indicator. However, the lack of any capability or nonce checks, while not directly presenting a risk in this specific analysis due to the zero attack surface, could be a concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand or change in the future, potentially introducing new entry points without adequate protection. Overall, this plugin appears to be developed with security as a high priority, with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities detected. The primary area for potential improvement, though not a current risk, would be to implement capability checks if new user-facing functionalities are added.

Vulnerabilities
None known

wp-bcrypt Security Vulnerabilities

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

wp-bcrypt Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

wp-bcrypt 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

wp-bcrypt Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filtercheck_passwordwp-bcrypt.php:24
actionadmin_noticeswp-bcrypt.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

wp-bcrypt Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedJun 5, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads14K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs300
Developer Profile

wp-bcrypt Developer Profile

harrym

3 plugins · 400 total installs

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

How We Detect wp-bcrypt

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-bcrypt