bbP Views Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bbp-views

This plugin adds some of the most-requested views for bbPress

10 active installs v0.1 beta PHP + WP + Updated Apr 10, 2011
bbpresscustomdiscussionforumsviews
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is bbP Views Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

bbP Views 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'bbp-views' plugin version 0.1 beta exhibits a strong security posture. The analysis reveals no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or known vulnerabilities. This indicates that the developer has likely followed good security practices in the limited scope of this beta version. The absence of taint flows with unsanitized paths further reinforces this assessment.

However, it's crucial to acknowledge that this is a beta version (0.1), which inherently carries a higher risk due to its early stage of development. The lack of a significant attack surface and identified vulnerabilities could be a reflection of the minimal functionality implemented thus far, rather than a fully robust security implementation. Future versions will require continuous monitoring and rigorous security audits to maintain this positive outlook. The complete absence of nonce checks, capability checks, and other typical security mechanisms might be acceptable in a beta with zero exposed entry points, but would be a major concern in a production-ready plugin.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks detected
  • No capability checks detected
  • Beta version (0.1) indicates early development
Vulnerabilities
None known

bbP Views Security Vulnerabilities

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

bbP Views 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

bbP Views Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionbbp_register_viewsbbp_views.php:33
Maintenance & Trust

bbP Views Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedApr 10, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

bbP Views Developer Profile

Gautam Gupta

2 plugins · 60 total installs

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

How We Detect bbP Views

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

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FAQ

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