WP REST API Custom Fields Security & Risk Analysis

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Shows Advanced Custom Field output to the WP REST API for posts, pages, taxonomies and users.

70 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 4.2.1+ Updated May 4, 2015
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP REST API Custom Fields Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP REST API Custom Fields 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

Based on the static analysis, the "wp-rest-api-custom-fields" v0.2 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin successfully avoids introducing a significant attack surface through AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. The taint analysis also reveals no concerning flows, indicating that data is likely handled securely within the plugin's scope.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a pattern of responsible development and a commitment to security from the maintainers. The lack of any common vulnerability types or recent issues points towards a mature and well-tested codebase.

In conclusion, this plugin appears to be exceptionally well-secured according to the provided data. The developers have adhered to best practices in all analyzed areas, and there is no historical or static analysis evidence to suggest any immediate security risks. It's important to note that this analysis is based solely on the provided data; a comprehensive security review would also consider dynamic analysis and potential edge cases not covered here.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP REST API Custom Fields Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP REST API Custom Fields 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 REST API Custom Fields Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterjson_prepare_postplugin.php:14
filterjson_prepare_pageplugin.php:15
filterjson_prepare_termplugin.php:35
filterjson_prepare_userplugin.php:57
Maintenance & Trust

WP REST API Custom Fields Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedMay 4, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs70
Developer Profile

WP REST API Custom Fields Developer Profile

André Boekhorst

2 plugins · 80 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 REST API Custom Fields

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP REST API Custom Fields