WpBom Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wpbom

WordPress integration with OWASP CycloneDX and Dependency Track

70 active installs v1.4.0 PHP 8.2+ WP 6.0+ Updated Jan 9, 2025
bomcyclonedxdependency-track
92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WpBom Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wpbom v1.4.0 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points is a significant strength, indicating a minimal attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals demonstrate good development practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and 100% of output being properly escaped. The presence of nonce checks is also reassuring.

However, the analysis does reveal a single external HTTP request, which, while not inherently a vulnerability, represents a potential avenue for indirect attacks or information leakage if the external service is compromised or the data sent is sensitive. The complete lack of capability checks for any potential operations is also a concern, as it implies that any user, regardless of their role or permissions, could potentially interact with functionalities if they were to be exposed in the future. The zero taint analysis flows and zero recorded CVEs are excellent indicators, suggesting a history of secure development and a lack of publicly known vulnerabilities.

In conclusion, wpbom v1.4.0 appears to be a well-developed plugin from a security perspective. Its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices for SQL and output handling are commendable. The primary areas for improvement would be to investigate the external HTTP request for any potential risks and to implement capability checks if any functionalities are present that should be permission-restricted. Given the current data, the plugin demonstrates a low risk profile.

Key Concerns

  • External HTTP requests present
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

WpBom Security Vulnerabilities

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

WpBom Release Timeline

v1.4.0Current
v1.2.1
v1.2.0
v1.1.0
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

WpBom Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
6 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

WpBom Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_initwpbom.php:24
actioncmb2_initwpbom.php:25
actionupgrader_process_completewpbom.php:26
actiondeleted_pluginwpbom.php:27
actiondeleted_themewpbom.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

WpBom Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedJan 9, 2025
PHP min version8.2
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs70
Developer Profile

WpBom Developer Profile

Vitor Guia

2 plugins · 70 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WpBom

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 WpBom