WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-remove-authors-sitemap-from-yoast-seo

License: GPLv2 or later WordPress plugin to remove authors from the Yoast SEO Sitemap

0 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Jul 12, 2019
http-headerssecurity
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO 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-remove-authors-sitemap-from-yoast-seo" plugin version 1.1 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries not using prepared statements, file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, or capability checks on entry points is a strong indicator of robust secure coding practices. The taint analysis further supports this by showing zero flows with unsanitized paths across all severity levels.

Compounding these positive findings, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities (CVEs) of any severity. This lack of historical issues, coupled with the clean code analysis, suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin. While the plugin's core functionality might be limited, leading to a smaller attack surface, the lack of any exploitable paths or potential vulnerabilities in the analyzed code and its history is highly commendable. The plugin appears to be a safe addition for users needing its specific functionality.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO 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 Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO Attack Surface

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

WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedJul 12, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO Developer Profile

WP Academic

18 plugins · 1K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/wp-remove-authors-sitemap-from-yoast-seo/index.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Remove Authors Sitemap from Yoast SEO