AboutBuzz Stories Embed Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/aboutbuzz-stories-embed

Embed AboutBuzz video stories using shortcode. Supports lazy loading and responsive design.

0 active installs v1.9.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 28, 2026
embedreviewsstoriestestimonialsvideo
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is AboutBuzz Stories Embed Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'aboutbuzz-stories-embed' plugin v1.9.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, and unescaped output is highly commendable. Furthermore, all identified entry points (AJAX handlers and shortcodes) appear to have appropriate authorization checks, and the reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries is a significant strength. The plugin's clean vulnerability history with zero recorded CVEs further reinforces this positive assessment.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate critical or high-severity risks, a minor area for consideration is the presence of external HTTP requests. Although not inherently a vulnerability, these can introduce risks if the target endpoints are compromised or if data sent is not handled securely. The limited attack surface and the absence of taint flows with unsanitized paths are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Overall, this plugin demonstrates a commitment to security, with very few potential weaknesses based on the data provided.

Vulnerabilities
None known

AboutBuzz Stories Embed Security Vulnerabilities

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

AboutBuzz Stories Embed Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped79 total outputs
Attack Surface

AboutBuzz Stories Embed Attack Surface

Entry Points3
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_aboutbuzz_like_postaboutbuzz-stories-embed.php:542
noprivwp_ajax_aboutbuzz_like_postaboutbuzz-stories-embed.php:543

Shortcodes 1

[aboutbuzz_reviews] aboutbuzz-stories-embed.php:461
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedaboutbuzz-stories-embed.php:22
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsaboutbuzz-stories-embed.php:58
actionadmin_menuaboutbuzz-stories-embed.php:70
Maintenance & Trust

AboutBuzz Stories Embed Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedJan 28, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads613

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

AboutBuzz Stories Embed Developer Profile

AboutBuzz

1 plugin · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect AboutBuzz Stories Embed

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/aboutbuzz-stories-embed/assets/css/aboutbuzz-stories.css/wp-content/plugins/aboutbuzz-stories-embed/assets/js/aboutbuzz-stories.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/aboutbuzz-stories-embed/assets/js/aboutbuzz-stories.js
Version Parameters
aboutbuzz-stories-embed/assets/css/aboutbuzz-stories.css?ver=1.9.3aboutbuzz-stories-embed/assets/js/aboutbuzz-stories.js?ver=1.9.3

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
aboutbutzz_erroraboutbuzz-stories-container
Data Attributes
data-story-iddata-post-iddata-user-iddata-vote-countdata-rated-by-userdata-watermark-video+2 more
JS Globals
AboutBuzzEmbed
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/aboutbuzz/v1/stories/by-code
Shortcode Output
<div class="aboutbuzz-stories-container" data-story-id<div class="aboutbutzz_error" style="color:red;">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about AboutBuzz Stories Embed