WP HeadJS Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-headjs

Uses HeadJS to load your enqueued scripts asynchronously, in parallel, executing them in order.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 2.9.1+ Updated Jun 17, 2012
headjsjavascriptwp_enqueue_script
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP HeadJS Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-headjs v0.1 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events, and dangerous functions is a positive indicator of a limited attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles. Furthermore, the fact that all SQL queries utilize prepared statements is excellent practice and mitigates a significant class of vulnerabilities. However, the critical finding of 0% properly escaped output for all identified output points presents a substantial risk. This means that any data displayed by the plugin, if it originates from an untrusted source, could be vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development or at least no publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. In conclusion, while the plugin has a solid foundation by minimizing its attack surface and using prepared statements for database interactions, the lack of output escaping is a serious concern that requires immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP HeadJS Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP HeadJS Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP HeadJS Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_print_scriptswp_headjs.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

WP HeadJS Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedJun 17, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP HeadJS Developer Profile

Brian Zeligson

4 plugins · 130 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP HeadJS

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-headjs/head.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-headjs/head.min.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP HeadJS