WP Generator Remover by Dawsun Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-generator-remover-dawsun

Efficient ways to remove/hide WordPress Generator Meta, Stylesheet Version, and Javascript Version for better SEO performance.

30 active installs v2.0.1 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Apr 9, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Generator Remover by Dawsun Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Generator Remover by Dawsun has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-generator-remover-dawsun v2.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, or unsanitized taint flows is highly commendable. The code demonstrates good practices by ensuring all SQL queries utilize prepared statements and all outputs are properly escaped. The presence of one capability check, even without specific details, suggests some level of access control is implemented.

However, the lack of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, while contributing to a minimal attack surface, might also indicate limited functionality or an incomplete analysis. The absence of any nonce checks is a notable concern, especially if there were intended interactive elements that were not detected. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, which is a positive indicator of its past security performance. Despite the apparent lack of exploitable vulnerabilities in this version, the absence of nonce checks warrants attention for any future development or if the plugin's functionality were to expand.

In conclusion, the plugin appears to be very secure in its current state, adhering to many best security practices. The primary area for potential improvement, based on the provided data, would be the implementation of nonce checks if any user-interactive features are present or planned. The minimal attack surface and clean code are significant strengths.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Generator Remover by Dawsun Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Generator Remover by Dawsun Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

WP Generator Remover by Dawsun Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_menuwp-generator-remover-dawsun.php:34
actionadmin_initwp-generator-remover-dawsun.php:38
filterstyle_loader_srcwp-generator-remover-dawsun.php:61
filterscript_loader_srcwp-generator-remover-dawsun.php:69
Maintenance & Trust

WP Generator Remover by Dawsun Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedApr 9, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs30
Developer Profile

WP Generator Remover by Dawsun Developer Profile

Umar Draz

4 plugins · 590 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 Generator Remover by Dawsun

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-generator-remover-dawsun/
Version Parameters
ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
name='wpgrd_settings[wpgrd_checkbox_field_wp_generator]'name='wpgrd_settings[wpgrd_checkbox_field_stylesheet]'name='wpgrd_settings[wpgrd_checkbox_field_script]'
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Generator Remover by Dawsun