wp_mail return-path Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-mail-returnpath

Simple plugin that correctly sets the return-path header when using wp_mail. Mitigates the "via" and "The actual sender of" Notif …

5K active installs v1.1.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Dec 11, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is wp_mail return-path Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

wp_mail return-path 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "wp-mail-returnpath" v1.1.1 plugin appears to have a strong security posture. The static analysis reveals no identified attack surface (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron), dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or nonce/capability checks. The absence of any taint analysis findings further reinforces this. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs. This indicates that the developers have followed good security practices in building this plugin, and there are no immediate, evident code-level security risks. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and its adherence to secure coding principles such as prepared statements and proper output escaping. The lack of any historical vulnerabilities is also a very positive sign. However, the complete absence of certain security checks like nonces and capability checks, while seemingly unexploited in this version, could represent a potential future risk if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if new attack vectors emerge that target such areas. Without deeper code inspection, it's difficult to definitively rule out all potential vulnerabilities, but the current data suggests a low-risk plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

wp_mail return-path Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

wp_mail return-path Release Timeline

v1.1.0
v1.0.3
v1.0.2
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

wp_mail return-path 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_mail return-path Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionplugins_loadedindex.php:31
actionphpmailer_initindex.php:35
Maintenance & Trust

wp_mail return-path Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedDec 11, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads33K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs5K
Developer Profile

wp_mail return-path Developer Profile

barnz99

1 plugin · 5K 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_mail return-path

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about wp_mail return-path