WP Headless Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-headless

A lightweight plugin to disable the WP frontend experience.

300 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 4.6+ Updated Apr 25, 2019
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is WP Headless Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-headless v1.0.1 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events suggests a minimal attack surface, which is further reinforced by the lack of any unprotected entry points. The code signals are equally positive, with no dangerous functions, 100% use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and complete output escaping. The plugin also demonstrates good security practices by not performing file operations, external HTTP requests, and by not bundling external libraries that could introduce vulnerabilities.

The taint analysis reveals no identified flows with unsanitized paths, indicating that data handling is robust and secure. The vulnerability history is completely clear, with no known CVEs ever recorded for this plugin, which is a significant indicator of consistent secure development and maintenance. This lack of past vulnerabilities, coupled with the strong static analysis, suggests a highly secure plugin that adheres to best security practices.

In conclusion, wp-headless v1.0.1 presents an excellent security profile. The comprehensive static analysis and the complete absence of any historical vulnerabilities indicate a robust and well-secured plugin. There are no apparent weaknesses or concerns based on the data provided.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Headless Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Headless 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 Headless Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwpwp-headless.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

WP Headless Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.22
Last updatedApr 25, 2019
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs300
Developer Profile

WP Headless Developer Profile

Joe Bailey-Roberts

2 plugins · 300 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 Headless

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Headless