BanglKB Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/banglkb

Bangla Typing Scripts for wordpress. This Java Script based add-ons will let your visitors type in Bangla without using any 3rd party tool or keyboard …

10 active installs v3.3 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Apr 10, 2015
banglabengalicommentkeyboardphonetic
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is BanglKB Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'banglkb' plugin version 3.3 exhibits a seemingly strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of known CVEs and any recorded vulnerability history is a positive indicator. Furthermore, the code shows no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, which are common sources of vulnerabilities. The use of prepared statements for all SQL queries is also a significant strength, mitigating the risk of SQL injection. However, the analysis reveals critical weaknesses. Notably, 100% of outputs are not properly escaped, posing a significant risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Additionally, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points, while the attack surface is reported as zero, implies that any future addition of entry points or a misinterpretation of the current data could lead to severe security issues. The 0% output escaping is a glaring concern that needs immediate attention despite the plugin's otherwise clean record and architecture.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output across all outputs
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

BanglKB Security Vulnerabilities

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

BanglKB Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

BanglKB Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitbangla.plugin.php:10
filtercomment_formbangla.plugin.php:22
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptsbangla.plugin.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

BanglKB Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedApr 10, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads12K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

BanglKB Developer Profile

lavluda

2 plugins · 70 total installs

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

How We Detect BanglKB

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/engine.js/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/driver.phonetic.js/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/driver.probhat.js/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/banglakb.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/engine.js/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/driver.phonetic.js/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/driver.probhat.js/wp-content/plugins/banglkb/js/banglakb.js
Version Parameters
banglakb-enginebanglakb-driver-phoneticbanglakb-driver-probhatbanglakb

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
comment-form-comment
JS Globals
banglakb_public_commentbanglakb_togglebanglakb_admin_phoneticbanglakb_togglephoneticprobhat
Shortcode Output
<input type='button' value='phonetic' onclick="banglakb_public_comment(phonetic);"><input type='button' value='probhat' onclick="banglakb_public_comment(probhat);"><input type='button' value='english' onclick='banglakb_toggle();'>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about BanglKB