WP Remove Version Number Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-remove-version-number

License: GPLv2 or later WordPress plugin to remove the version number from the WordPress front end.

0 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Mar 5, 2019
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Remove Version Number Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'wp-remove-version-number' plugin v1.1 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are exposed to potential attackers. The code further reinforces this by demonstrating a complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries executed with prepared statements, and proper output escaping. Crucially, the plugin does not perform file operations or make external HTTP requests, and it also lacks nonce and capability checks, which while unusual, doesn't represent a direct vulnerability in this context due to the absence of exploitable entry points.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally clean, with no recorded CVEs. This, combined with the zero-defect static analysis, suggests a well-developed and secure piece of code. The lack of any taint analysis findings further solidifies the impression of a secure plugin. The primary strength of this plugin lies in its minimal attack surface and the robust coding practices evident in the absence of known risky functions or insecure data handling. A potential weakness, though not a direct security flaw in this specific case, is the complete absence of nonces and capability checks. In a more complex plugin with exposed entry points, this would be a significant concern, but here it's mitigated by the lack of those entry points themselves.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Remove Version Number Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Remove Version Number Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Remove Version Number 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 Version Number Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterthe_generatorwp-remove-version-number.php:18
filterstyle_loader_srcwp-remove-version-number.php:30
filterscript_loader_srcwp-remove-version-number.php:31
Maintenance & Trust

WP Remove Version Number Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedMar 5, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads945

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

WP Remove Version Number Developer Profile

WP Academic

20 plugins · 1K 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 Remove Version Number

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

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