bbPress – Private Replies Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress-private-replies

A simple plugin to allow your bbPress users to mark their replies as private.

300 active installs v1.3.3 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Oct 14, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is bbPress – Private Replies Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

bbPress – Private Replies has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, "bbpress-private-replies" v1.3.3 exhibits a very strong security posture. The plugin demonstrates excellent coding practices by not utilizing any dangerous functions, all SQL queries are prepared, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no indications of file operations or external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for vulnerabilities. The absence of any taint analysis findings further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting no pathways for unsanitized user input to reach sensitive operations.

The plugin's vulnerability history is entirely clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of historical issues, combined with the robust static analysis results, indicates a well-maintained and secure plugin. The presence of a capability check, even if only one, shows awareness of WordPress's permission system. While the attack surface is reported as zero, which is exceptionally good, it's always prudent to acknowledge that complex plugins can sometimes have hidden entry points. However, based on the provided data, this plugin appears to be exceptionally secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

bbPress – Private Replies Security Vulnerabilities

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

bbPress – Private Replies Code Analysis

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

bbPress – Private Replies Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 12
actioninitbbp-private-replies.php:35
actionplugins_loadedbbp-private-replies.php:38
actionbbp_theme_before_reply_form_submit_wrapperbbp-private-replies.php:41
actionbbp_new_replybbp-private-replies.php:44
actionbbp_edit_replybbp-private-replies.php:45
filterbbp_get_reply_excerptbbp-private-replies.php:48
filterbbp_get_reply_contentbbp-private-replies.php:49
filterthe_contentbbp-private-replies.php:50
filterthe_excerptbbp-private-replies.php:51
filterbbp_subscription_mail_messagebbp-private-replies.php:54
filterpost_classbbp-private-replies.php:57
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsbbp-private-replies.php:60
Maintenance & Trust

bbPress – Private Replies Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedOct 14, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads30K

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings12
Active installs300
Developer Profile

bbPress – Private Replies Developer Profile

Pippin Williamson

19 plugins · 920 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect bbPress – Private Replies

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bbpress-private-replies/css/bbp-private-replies.css
Version Parameters
bbpress-private-replies/css/bbp-private-replies.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bbp-reply-private
Data Attributes
name="bbp_private_reply"id="bbp_private_reply"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about bbPress – Private Replies