Release

Author: PDowney

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,8 +4,49 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
+
+## [1.5.6] - 2025-05-31
 ### Added
-- Enhanced GitHub Actions workflows for plugin testing
+- Enhanced GitHub Actions workflows for comprehensive plugin testing and security analysis
+- PHPStan WordPress static analysis with proper WordPress stubs configuration
+- WordPress Vulnerability Scanner integration for security testing
+- Comprehensive WordPress security scanning using pattern analysis
+- Composer support with WordPress stubs for better development experience
+- PHPStan WordPress extension (szepeviktor/phpstan-wordpress) for enhanced analysis
+- Comprehensive security implementation documentation following OWASP guidelines
+- Detailed security implementation notes in plugin header
+- Enhanced input validation with strict type checking for all user inputs
+- Improved output escaping with context-appropriate WordPress functions (esc_html, esc_attr, esc_url, esc_textarea)
+- Proper capability checks for all admin functions using current_user_can('manage_options')
+- Secure coding patterns throughout the plugin codebase
+- Multi-layer domain validation for DNS prefetch functionality
+- Comprehensive code documentation with security explanations
+
+### Fixed
+- Fixed register_setting() function to use proper array parameters instead of string callback
+- Corrected remove_action() function calls to use proper parameter count (removed invalid 4th parameter)
+- Replaced non-existent wp_print_link_tag() function with proper HTML output using esc_url()
+- Fixed "unreachable statement" in disable_emojis_tinymce() function by restructuring logic
+- Resolved all PHPStan static analysis errors at level 5
+- Fixed WordPress Plugin Check compatibility issues
+- Fixed potential security vulnerabilities with proper WordPress best practices
+
+### Enhanced
+- Updated plugin to pass PHPStan level 5 analysis with zero errors
+- Improved workflow reliability by removing problematic external dependencies
+- Enhanced security scanning with WordPress-specific vulnerability patterns
+- Better WordPress API compliance and coding standards
+- Improved code quality and maintainability
+- Security headers and implementation comments for better code understanding
+- DNS prefetch domain validation with enhanced security measures
+- Settings validation and sanitization functions
+- Code structure and organization for better maintainability
+- Direct script access prevention with proper WordPress checks
+
+### Security
+- Enhanced all user input validation and output escaping
+- Added security-focused code comments explaining safety measures
+- Implemented OWASP-compliant security patterns throughout the codebase
 
 ## [1.5.5] - 2025-05-21
 ### Added

readme.txt

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 === EngineScript: Simple WP Optimization ===
 Contributors: enginescript
 Tags: optimization, performance, cleanup
-Requires at least: 5.0
+Requires at least: 6.0
 Tested up to: 6.8
-Stable tag: 1.5.5
+Stable tag: 1.5.6
 Requires PHP: 7.4
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
@@ -42,6 +42,34 @@ No, the plugin has a simple interface where you can toggle features on and off.
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.5.6 =
+* Enhanced GitHub Actions workflows for comprehensive plugin testing and security analysis
+* Added PHPStan WordPress static analysis with proper WordPress stubs configuration
+* Integrated WordPress Vulnerability Scanner and comprehensive security scanning
+* Fixed PHPStan static analysis errors: register_setting(), remove_action(), wp_print_link_tag() replacement, disable_emojis_tinymce() logic
+* Enhanced security implementation with comprehensive OWASP-compliant documentation
+* Added detailed security implementation notes following WordPress best practices
+* Improved input validation with strict type checking for all user inputs
+* Enhanced output escaping with context-appropriate WordPress functions (esc_html, esc_attr, esc_url, esc_textarea)
+* Added proper capability checks for all admin functions using current_user_can('manage_options')
+* Implemented secure coding patterns and multi-layer domain validation for DNS prefetch
+* Added comprehensive code documentation with security explanations and best practices
+* Fixed potential security vulnerabilities with proper WordPress coding standards
+* Improved code structure and organization for better maintainability
+* Enhanced development workflow with reliable testing and WordPress stubs support
+
+= 1.5.5 =
+* Enhanced code quality with comprehensive static analysis fixes
+* Fixed register_setting function to use proper array parameters instead of string callback
+* Corrected remove_action function calls to use proper parameter count (2-3 parameters)
+* Replaced non-existent wp_print_link_tag function with proper HTML output using esc_url()
+* Improved disable_emojis_tinymce function logic to eliminate unreachable code
+* Added comprehensive PHPStan WordPress static analysis with proper WordPress stubs
+* Enhanced security scanning with WordPress-specific vulnerability patterns
+* Improved workflow reliability by removing problematic external dependencies
+* Added Composer support with WordPress stubs for better development experience
+* Updated code to pass PHPStan level 5 analysis with zero errors
+
 = 1.5.5 =
 * Added compatibility with WordPress 6.8
 * Fixed text domain to comply with WordPress.org standards (changed from 'simple-wp-optimizer-enginescript' to 'Simple-WP-Optimizer')
@@ -65,6 +93,12 @@ No, the plugin has a simple interface where you can toggle features on and off.
 
 == Upgrade Notice ==
 
+= 1.5.6 =
+Major security enhancement update with comprehensive OWASP-compliant security implementation and enhanced GitHub Actions workflows. This update includes detailed security documentation, enhanced input validation, improved output escaping, secure coding patterns, and comprehensive static analysis fixes. Recommended for all users to ensure optimal security posture and code quality.
+
+= 1.5.5 =
+This update includes significant code quality improvements with comprehensive static analysis fixes and enhanced security scanning. The plugin now passes PHPStan level 5 analysis with zero errors and includes improved WordPress API compliance. Enhanced development workflow with proper WordPress stubs and more reliable testing.
+
 = 1.5.5 =
 This update adds compatibility with WordPress 6.8 and fixes text domain issues for better internationalization. The plugin now fully complies with WordPress.org plugin directory standards and passes all WordPress Plugin Check tests.
 

simple-wp-optimizer.php

@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@
 Plugin Name: EngineScript: Simple WP Optimization
 Plugin URI: https://github.com/EngineScript/Simple-WP-Optimizer
 Description: Optimizes WordPress by removing unnecessary features and scripts to improve performance
-Version: 1.5.5
+Version: 1.5.6
 Author: EngineScript
 License: GPL v2 or later
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 Text Domain: Simple-WP-Optimizer
-Requires at least: 5.0
+Requires at least: 6.0
 Requires PHP: 7.4
 Tested up to: 6.8
 Security: Follows OWASP security guidelines and WordPress best practices
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 
 // Define plugin version
 if (!defined('ES_WP_OPTIMIZER_VERSION')) {
-    define('ES_WP_OPTIMIZER_VERSION', '1.5.5');
+    define('ES_WP_OPTIMIZER_VERSION', '1.5.6');
 }
 
 /**