A Sticky Note Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/a-sticky-note

A Gutenberg block to add sticky notes to your blog posts.

100 active installs v1.2.3 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.2+ Updated Oct 11, 2020
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is A Sticky Note Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of "a-sticky-note" v1.2.3 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no apparent security vulnerabilities detected. The plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, evident by the absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection risks (all queries use prepared statements), and output escaping issues. Furthermore, the plugin does not perform file operations, make external HTTP requests, or utilize bundled libraries, all of which can be common sources of vulnerabilities.

The plugin's attack surface is zero, with no registered AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. This significantly limits the potential entry points for attackers. The vulnerability history is also pristine, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of past issues, combined with the current clean static analysis, suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin.

While the lack of detected issues is highly positive, it is important to note that static analysis is not foolproof and may not catch all types of vulnerabilities, especially complex logic flaws or vulnerabilities dependent on specific server configurations or other plugin interactions. However, based on the provided data, "a-sticky-note" v1.2.3 presents a very low security risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

A Sticky Note Security Vulnerabilities

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

A Sticky Note Code Analysis

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

A Sticky Note Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitsticky-note-plugin.php:50
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssticky-note-plugin.php:58
Maintenance & Trust

A Sticky Note Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18
Last updatedOct 11, 2020
PHP min version7.2
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

A Sticky Note Developer Profile

Prateek Saxena

3 plugins · 200 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect A Sticky Note

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/a-sticky-note/build/index.asset.php
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/a-sticky-note/build/index.js
Version Parameters
a-sticky-note/build/index.js?ver=a-sticky-note/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about A Sticky Note