WP Hash Password Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-hash-password

Requires at least: 3.2.1 Tested up to: 4.2 Stable tag: 1.0.7 Replaces the pluggable wordpress function wp_hash_password()

100 active installs v1.0.7 PHP + WP + Updated Apr 26, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is WP Hash Password Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Hash Password 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-hash-password" plugin v1.0.7 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, direct SQL queries, unsanitized output, or file operations is a significant strength. This indicates the plugin was likely developed with security best practices in mind, focusing on a minimal and secure implementation. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting a history of responsible development and maintenance.

While the analysis shows no specific code-level weaknesses, it's important to note that the provided data indicates zero nonces and capability checks. In a plugin with any user-facing interaction or administrative functionality, these would typically be expected. However, given the reported zero attack surface and lack of other concerning code signals, it's plausible that this plugin's functionality does not necessitate these checks. The complete absence of taint flows with unsanitized paths is also a strong indicator of secure code.

In conclusion, the "wp-hash-password" plugin v1.0.7 appears to be a highly secure component. Its strengths lie in its extremely small attack surface, absence of risky code patterns, and clean vulnerability history. The only potential area for slight concern, which is mitigated by other data points, is the apparent lack of nonce and capability checks, though this is likely due to its minimal functionality.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Hash Password Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Hash Password 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 Hash Password Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

WP Hash Password Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedApr 26, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs100
Developer Profile

WP Hash Password Developer Profile

Ninos

3 plugins · 440 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 Hash Password

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-hash-password/wp-hash-password.php
Version Parameters
wp-hash-password/wp-hash-password.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Hash Password