WP Disable Autofill Security & Risk Analysis

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Disable the browser's ability to autofill forms and input fields. Ideal for forms with sensitive information and provides extra level of form sub …

50 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Oct 6, 2015
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Disable Autofill Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Disable Autofill 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-disable-autofill' plugin version 1.4 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries (all using prepared statements), file operations, or external HTTP requests is commendable. Furthermore, the complete lack of output without proper escaping and the absence of known vulnerabilities in its history suggest a developer who prioritizes secure coding practices. The plugin also presents no direct attack surface through AJAX, REST API, or shortcodes, which significantly reduces potential entry points for attackers.

However, the analysis does highlight some areas of concern, primarily related to authorization and input validation. The complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all identified entry points is a significant weakness. While the current version reports no AJAX handlers or REST API routes without authorization, this could change in future updates, and the absence of these fundamental security checks leaves the plugin vulnerable to potential privilege escalation or unauthorized actions if new entry points are introduced without proper validation. The taint analysis also shows zero flows analyzed, which means any potential vulnerabilities hidden within data flows might have been missed.

In conclusion, 'wp-disable-autofill' v1.4 appears to be a well-coded plugin with no known vulnerabilities and excellent practices regarding SQL queries and output escaping. Its strength lies in its limited attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles for sensitive operations. The primary weakness is the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, which, while not exploited in the current reported state, represents a critical oversight in robust WordPress plugin security and leaves room for future exploitability.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
  • No taint flows analyzed
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Disable Autofill Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Disable Autofill 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 Disable Autofill Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

WP Disable Autofill Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedOct 6, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs50
Developer Profile

WP Disable Autofill Developer Profile

Andrew Gunn

9 plugins · 1K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Disable Autofill

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-disable-autofill/inc/plugin-styles.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-disable-autofill/inc/plugin-scripts.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-disable-autofill/inc/plugin-scripts.js
Version Parameters
wp-disable-autofill/inc/plugin-scripts.js?ver=wp-disable-autofill/inc/plugin-styles.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Disable Autofill