Wp Game Of Life Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-game-of-life

A game of life simulation using HTML5 canvas. Not very useful except for entertainment purposes.

10 active installs v0.0.1 PHP + WP 3.6+ Updated Mar 17, 2014
canvasgame-of-lifehtml5
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Wp Game Of Life Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Wp Game Of Life has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-game-of-life plugin, in its v0.0.1 version, presents a generally positive security posture based on the static analysis. The code adheres to several good security practices, including a complete absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests. Crucially, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all outputs are escaped, which significantly reduces the risk of common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS. The lack of known CVEs in its history further suggests a mature and secure development process, or that the plugin is relatively new and hasn't attracted attention for vulnerabilities. The limited attack surface, with only one shortcode and no unprotected entry points, also contributes to its strong security profile.

Key Concerns

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

Wp Game Of Life Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Wp Game Of Life 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 Game Of Life Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[gol] wp-game-of-life.php:52
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptswp-game-of-life.php:51
actionplugins_loadedwp-game-of-life.php:97
Maintenance & Trust

Wp Game Of Life Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedMar 17, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Wp Game Of Life Developer Profile

vilmosioo

1 plugin · 10 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 Game Of Life

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-game-of-life/js/game-of-life.min.js
Version Parameters
game-of-life?ver=0.0.1

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
VI_GOL_SETTINGS
Shortcode Output
<canvas id="WP_GAME_OF_LIFE"></canvas>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Wp Game Of Life