WP-Logs Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-logs

Custom event logging for Wordpress developers.

10 active installs v0.6 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Nov 2, 2010
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Safety Verdict

Is WP-Logs Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-logs plugin v0.6 presents a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of detected dangerous functions, improperly handled SQL queries, unescaped output, and external HTTP requests is a strong indicator of good development practices. Furthermore, the complete lack of recorded vulnerabilities in its history, including critical and high severity issues, suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete absence of capability checks and nonce checks across all identified entry points. While the attack surface appears minimal with zero detected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, this does not negate the risk. If any new functionality were to be added without proper authorization checks, it could introduce significant vulnerabilities. The single file operation, while not explicitly analyzed for taint, warrants a minor deduction due to the potential for path traversal or insecure file handling if not implemented with extreme care, especially in the absence of explicit security checks around it.

In conclusion, the plugin's current state is remarkably secure due to diligent coding practices and a clean vulnerability history. The primary weakness lies in the lack of explicit authorization mechanisms, which, while not currently exploitable due to the minimal attack surface, represents a potential future risk. Vigilance in maintaining this secure state and implementing robust authorization for any future expansions is recommended.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
  • One file operation without checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP-Logs Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP-Logs Code Analysis

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

WP-Logs Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

WP-Logs Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedNov 2, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP-Logs Developer Profile

neiltron

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-Logs

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-logs/css/styles.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-logs/js/scripts.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-logs/js/scripts.js
Version Parameters
wp-logs/css/styles.css?ver=wp-logs/js/scripts.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP-Logs