Admin Show Sticky Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/admin-show-sticky

Adds a new column to the posts table in the admin to display if a post is sticky or not.

40 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.7+ Updated Jun 20, 2009
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Admin Show Sticky Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "admin-show-sticky" plugin v1.0 exhibits a remarkably strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no unescaped output, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, which are excellent practices. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and a clean taint analysis report indicate a well-written and secure codebase.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of historical vulnerabilities, combined with the current code analysis, suggests a consistently secure development approach. However, it's important to note that the "0" for nonce checks and capability checks, while not explicitly flagged as a vulnerability in this specific analysis, could represent a potential area for concern in broader contexts, especially if the plugin were to evolve to include more dynamic functionality or interact with user-specific data. The current data, however, does not present any immediate, evidence-backed risks.

In conclusion, the "admin-show-sticky" plugin v1.0 appears to be very secure. The development team has implemented robust security measures in the code. The absence of any known vulnerabilities further reinforces this assessment. While the lack of explicit checks for nonces and capabilities in this version is noted, the current data does not warrant a deduction as there are no identified attack vectors or unprotected entry points.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Admin Show Sticky Security Vulnerabilities

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

Admin Show Sticky 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

Admin Show Sticky Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filtermanage_posts_columnsadmin-show-sticky.php:43
actionmanage_posts_custom_columnadmin-show-sticky.php:44
actionadmin_headadmin-show-sticky.php:45
Maintenance & Trust

Admin Show Sticky Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.9.2
Last updatedJun 20, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Admin Show Sticky Developer Profile

Matt Martz

12 plugins · 5K total installs

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

How We Detect Admin Show Sticky

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
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HTML Comments
Admin Show Sticky
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Admin Show Sticky