Accessibility Abbreviation Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/accessibility-abbreviation

Add abbreviation-tags via TinyMCE to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jul 7, 2011
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Accessibility Abbreviation Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "accessibility-abbreviation" plugin version 1.0.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the complete lack of identified taint flows with unsanitized paths across all severity levels indicates a thorough and secure coding practice. The plugin also benefits from a zero-day vulnerability history, suggesting a consistent track record of security. While there are two capability checks, the extremely limited attack surface (zero entry points) means these checks are not immediately concerning in the absence of any exploitable avenues.

However, the complete absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, while contributing to a small attack surface, also means the plugin likely offers very limited functionality. The zero nonce checks are understandable given the lack of AJAX, but in a more complex plugin, this would be a significant concern. The plugin's current state, with no identified vulnerabilities and robust static analysis findings, positions it as a secure component. The primary "weakness" is its apparent simplicity, which, while secure, limits its practical application and thus the need for deeper security scrutiny.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Accessibility Abbreviation Security Vulnerabilities

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

Accessibility Abbreviation Code Analysis

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

Accessibility Abbreviation Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
filtermce_cssaccessibility-abbreviation.php:20
filtermce_external_languagesaccessibility-abbreviation.php:27
filtermce_external_pluginsaccessibility-abbreviation.php:35
filtermce_buttonsaccessibility-abbreviation.php:36
actionadmin_initaccessibility-abbreviation.php:55
Maintenance & Trust

Accessibility Abbreviation Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedJul 7, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Accessibility Abbreviation Developer Profile

Hailstorm

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Accessibility Abbreviation

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/accessibility-abbreviation/css/accessibility-abbreviation.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/accessibility-abbreviation/abbreviation/editor_plugin.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Accessibility Abbreviation