ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/acf-post-object-field-type-add-on

An ACF extension that appends selected field data to post titles for the "Post Object" field type.

30 active installs v2.1.0 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Feb 6, 2025
acfacf-post-objectacf-post-titlepost-object-field-type
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'acf-post-object-field-type-add-on' v2.1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unsanitized output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin leverages capability checks, indicating an awareness of WordPress's authentication and authorization mechanisms.

While the plugin demonstrates excellent coding practices, the lack of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events suggests a very limited attack surface, which is a significant security advantage. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces the perception of a secure and well-maintained plugin. However, the absolute lack of nonces, while not directly flagged as a vulnerability in this analysis, is a point to consider for future enhancements, especially if the plugin's functionality were to expand to include user-interactive features that might benefit from nonce protection.

In conclusion, 'acf-post-object-field-type-add-on' v2.1.0 appears to be a very secure plugin. Its design prioritizes safe coding practices, and its limited attack surface minimizes potential exposure. The absence of vulnerabilities in its history is a strong indicator of its stability and security. The only minor area for potential consideration would be the introduction of nonce checks if the plugin's features were to become more dynamic or user-input driven.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on Security Vulnerabilities

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

ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_menude-acf-post-object-addon.php:25
actioninitde-acf-post-object-addon.php:27
actionadmin_initde-acf-post-object-addon.php:31
actionplugins_loadedde-acf-post-object-addon.php:33
actionadmin_noticesde-acf-post-object-addon.php:48
filteracf/fields/post_object/resultde-acf-post-object-addon.php:70
actionadmin_noticesde-acf-post-object-addon.php:72
Maintenance & Trust

ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedFeb 6, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs30
Developer Profile

ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on Developer Profile

David Baumwald

9 plugins · 12K total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/acf-post-object-field-type-add-on/assets/dist/admin/de-acf-post-object-field-type-add-on.min.css/wp-content/plugins/acf-post-object-field-type-add-on/assets/dist/admin/de-acf-post-object-field-type-add-on.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/acf-post-object-field-type-add-on/assets/dist/admin/de-acf-post-object-field-type-add-on.min.js
Version Parameters
acf-post-object-field-type-add-on/assets/dist/admin/de-acf-post-object-field-type-add-on.min.css?ver=acf-post-object-field-type-add-on/assets/dist/admin/de-acf-post-object-field-type-add-on.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
de_acfpoftao
JS Globals
DE_ACFPOFTAO
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about ACF Post Object Field Type Add-on