WP Version Remover Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-version-remover

?ver Remover! Remove wp version param from any enqueued styles & scripts files.

200 active installs v1.5 PHP + WP 5.6+ Updated Jul 4, 2022
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Version Remover Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis for wp-version-remover v1.5 indicates a strong security posture with no identified entry points for attack. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, particularly without authentication checks, is a significant positive. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good practices by avoiding dangerous functions, using prepared statements for all SQL queries, and properly escaping all outputs. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests also reduces potential attack vectors.

Despite the strong code-level analysis, the absence of nonce checks and the presence of only one capability check are minor points of concern. While the plugin appears robust in its current form, the vulnerability history being completely clear suggests either very few prior analyses or a consistently secure development process. However, the lack of historical data makes it difficult to draw definitive conclusions about long-term security patterns. Overall, the plugin exhibits a good security profile due to its minimal attack surface and secure coding practices, but the slight lack of comprehensive checks could be an area for future improvement.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Limited capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Version Remover Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Version Remover Release Timeline

v1.3
v1.2
v1.1
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

WP Version Remover Code Analysis

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

WP Version Remover Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionadmin_initwp-version-remover.php:38
actionadmin_menuwp-version-remover.php:39
actioninitwp-version-remover.php:40
filterstyle_loader_srcwp-version-remover.php:58
filterscript_loader_srcwp-version-remover.php:61
filterthe_generatorwp-version-remover.php:64
Maintenance & Trust

WP Version Remover Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedJul 4, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

WP Version Remover Developer Profile

WP-EXPERTS.IN

21 plugins · 30K total installs

72
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
347 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Version Remover

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-version-remover/css/wvr-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-version-remover/js/wvr-admin.js
Version Parameters
ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Version Remover