WP User Manager Username Length Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wpum-username-length

An add-on for WP User Manager that let's you define minimum and maximum username length.

10 active installs v2.0.6 PHP + WP 4.7+ Updated Feb 24, 2026
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP User Manager Username Length Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

WP User Manager Username Length has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of wpum-username-length v2.0.6 reveals a strong security posture. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all observed output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin does not perform file operations or external HTTP requests, and there are no recorded vulnerabilities in its history. This indicates adherence to good security practices in its development.

However, a notable observation is the complete absence of any capability checks, nonce checks, or any form of authorization checks on its entry points. While the current static analysis shows zero attack surface, this lack of built-in authentication mechanisms presents a significant concern. If any new entry points are introduced in future versions, they might be exposed without proper security measures. The total absence of flows analyzed in taint analysis also means that potential issues related to data sanitization and validation might have been missed.

In conclusion, the plugin exhibits excellent secure coding practices in its current state, with no detected direct vulnerabilities. The primary weakness lies in the lack of protective measures on its entry points, which could become a liability if the attack surface expands. The vulnerability history is clean, which is a positive indicator, but the static analysis itself points to a potential future risk due to the absence of fundamental security checks.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
  • No taint flows analyzed
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP User Manager Username Length Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP User Manager Username Length Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP User Manager Username Length Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
filtersubmit_wpum_form_validate_fieldsincludes\actions.php:53
actionwpum_registered_settingsincludes\settings.php:41
actionafter_wpum_initwpum-username-length.php:76
actionadmin_noticeswpum-username-length.php:106
actionplugins_loadedwpum-username-length.php:180
Maintenance & Trust

WP User Manager Username Length Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 24, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP User Manager Username Length Developer Profile

WP User Manager

3 plugins · 10K total installs

76
trust score
Avg Security Score
96/100
Avg Patch Time
282 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP User Manager Username Length

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
wpum-username-length/style.css?ver=wpum-username-length/script.js?ver=

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP User Manager Username Length