WP DB Driver Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-db-driver

An improved database layer for WordPress

60 active installs v2.1.0 PHP + WP 4.2.0+ Updated Dec 27, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP DB Driver Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP DB Driver has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-db-driver v2.1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of identified attack surface points, such as unprotected AJAX handlers or REST API routes, is a significant strength. Furthermore, the high percentage of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements (89%) and the presence of nonce and capability checks indicate good development practices for preventing common web vulnerabilities. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs further reinforces this positive assessment.

However, a notable area of concern is the low percentage of properly escaped output (17%). This leaves the plugin vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if any of the output functions are used with user-supplied or unvalidated data. While taint analysis did not reveal any immediate critical or high-severity issues, the inadequate output escaping creates a potential pathway for exploitation. The presence of file operations without specific details about their context is also a minor point to monitor.

In conclusion, wp-db-driver v2.1.0 appears to be a well-secured plugin with a minimal attack surface and a good track record. The primary weakness lies in its output escaping mechanisms, which requires attention to mitigate potential XSS vulnerabilities. The absence of past vulnerabilities suggests a responsible development approach, but the current code analysis highlights a specific risk that should be addressed.

Key Concerns

  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP DB Driver Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP DB Driver Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
3
24 prepared
Unescaped Output
10
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
2
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

89% prepared27 total queries

Output Escaping

17% escaped12 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP DB Driver Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menuwp-db-driver.php:25
actionnetwork_admin_menuwp-db-driver.php:26
actionadmin_initwp-db-driver.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

WP DB Driver Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.0
Last updatedDec 27, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings7
Active installs60
Developer Profile

WP DB Driver Developer Profile

Marko Heijnen

9 plugins · 870 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 DB Driver

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-db-driver/wp-content/db.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
tool-box
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP DB Driver