WP Outdated Browser Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-outdated-browser

Show a message if the user using a outdated browser.

100 active installs v2.1.0 PHP + WP 3.6.0+ Updated Aug 25, 2015
browsercsscss3message-outdatedoutdated
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Download
Safety Verdict

Is WP Outdated Browser Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Outdated Browser 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-outdated-browser' plugin version 2.1.0 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin boasts a zero attack surface, meaning there are no direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that could be exploited. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a responsible approach to handling sensitive operations, with no dangerous functions, no direct file operations, and all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. The absence of external HTTP requests and the lack of bundled libraries also reduce potential attack vectors. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no known CVEs, which is a significant positive indicator.

However, a notable concern arises from the output escaping. With 7 total outputs and 0% properly escaped, this presents a clear risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Any dynamic data displayed by the plugin that is not properly escaped could be manipulated by an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the user's browser. While the absence of other security flaws is commendable, this unescaped output is a significant weakness that needs immediate attention. The lack of nonce and capability checks, while not directly exploitable given the zero attack surface, indicates a potential gap in robust security practices if the plugin were to evolve or have its entry points exposed in the future.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping is not used
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Outdated Browser Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Outdated Browser Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
7
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped7 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP Outdated Browser Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 8
actioninitoutdated-browser.php:24
actionadmin_menuoutdated-browser.php:25
actionadmin_initoutdated-browser.php:26
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsoutdated-browser.php:27
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsoutdated-browser.php:28
actionwp_footeroutdated-browser.php:29
actionadmin_noticesoutdated-browser.php:30
actioninitoutdated-browser.php:213
Maintenance & Trust

WP Outdated Browser Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedAug 25, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads13K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs100
Developer Profile

WP Outdated Browser Developer Profile

Deblyn Prado

2 plugins · 110 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
View full developer profile
Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Outdated Browser

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-outdated-browser/assets/outdatedbrowser/outdatedBrowser.min.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-outdated-browser/assets/outdatedbrowser/outdatedBrowser.min.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-outdated-browser/js/main.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-outdated-browser/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
wp-outdated-browser/js/main.js?ver=1.0.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
outOptions
Shortcode Output
<div id="outdated"><span>Your browser is out-of-date!</span><p>Update your browser to view this website correctly.<a id="btnUpdateBrowser" href="http://outdatedbrowser.com/">Update my browser now</a></p><p class="last"><a href="#" id="btnCloseUpdateBrowser" title="Close">&times;</a></p></div>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Outdated Browser