wp-security-txt Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-security-txt

A plugin for serving 'security.txt' in WordPress 4.9+, based on configuration settings.

60 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 4.9+ Updated Nov 22, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is wp-security-txt Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

wp-security-txt has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-security-txt plugin v1.0.0 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events means the plugin has a minimal attack surface, with no apparent entry points that could be exploited. The code also demonstrates strong security practices, with all SQL queries using prepared statements and a very low number of file operations and external HTTP requests, which are generally well-handled. The lack of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history further bolster its security profile, suggesting diligent development and adherence to security best practices.

Key Concerns

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

wp-security-txt Security Vulnerabilities

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

wp-security-txt Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
33
66 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
5
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

67% escaped99 total outputs
Attack Surface

wp-security-txt Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 10
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:158
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:173
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:174
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:177
actionadmin_initincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:178
actionadmin_initincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:179
actionadmin_initincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:180
actionplugin_row_metaincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:183
actionwp_before_admin_bar_renderincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:184
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-wordpress-security-txt.php:221
Maintenance & Trust

wp-security-txt Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 22, 2017
PHP min version7.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs60
Developer Profile

wp-security-txt Developer Profile

securitytext.org

1 plugin · 60 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-security-txt

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-security-txt/admin/css/wp-security-txt-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-security-txt/admin/js/wp-security-txt-repeater.min.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-security-txt/admin/js/wp-security-txt-validator.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-security-txt/admin/js/wp-security-txt-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-security-txt/admin/js/wp-security-txt-repeater.min.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-security-txt/admin/js/wp-security-txt-validator.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-security-txt/admin/js/wp-security-txt-admin.js
Version Parameters
wp-security-txt-admin.css?ver=wp-security-txt-repeater.min.js?ver=wp-security-txt-validator.js?ver=wp-security-txt-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- The options-general.php menu uses the plugin slug for the ID --><!-- The options-general.php menu uses the plugin slug for the ID -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-security-txt