BBSpoiler Security & Risk Analysis

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This plugin allows you to hide text under the tags [spoiler]your text[/spoiler].

4K active installs v2.02 PHP + WP 3.9+ Updated May 19, 2025
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total1
Unpatched0
Last CVEApr 18, 2023
Safety Verdict

Is BBSpoiler Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

BBSpoiler has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly.

1 known CVELast CVE: Apr 18, 2023Updated 10mo ago
Risk Assessment

The bbspoiler plugin version 2.02 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries, and complete output escaping are commendable practices that significantly reduce the risk of common web vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the plugin does not perform file operations or external HTTP requests, and the static analysis shows no taint flows, indicating a low risk of server-side vulnerabilities being exploited through the code's input handling.

However, the vulnerability history reveals that the plugin has had a past Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, although it is currently patched. The fact that an XSS vulnerability existed in a previous version warrants attention, as it suggests potential weaknesses in input sanitization or output encoding that might have been present. While the current version appears to have addressed this, the history serves as a reminder of the need for ongoing vigilance and thorough testing, especially for plugins that handle user-generated content.

In conclusion, bbspoiler v2.02 demonstrates a robust implementation with excellent security practices in place for its current analysis. The lack of critical findings in the static analysis and the absence of unpatched CVEs are positive indicators. The primary area of concern, albeit historical and addressed, is the previous XSS vulnerability, which highlights the importance of continued secure coding practices and thorough security audits for any plugin, regardless of its current apparent safety.

Key Concerns

  • Past XSS vulnerability exists
  • No nonce checks present
  • No capability checks present
Vulnerabilities
1

BBSpoiler Security Vulnerabilities

CVEs by Year

1 CVE in 2023
2023
Patched Has unpatched

Severity Breakdown

Medium
1

1 total CVE

CVE-2023-23873medium · 6.4Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

BBSpoiler <= 2.01 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

Apr 18, 2023 Patched in 2.02 (1046d)
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

BBSpoiler Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped40 total outputs
Attack Surface

BBSpoiler Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[spoiler] bbspoiler.php:38
[spoiler2] bbspoiler.php:66
WordPress Hooks 9
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsbbspoiler.php:82
actionadmin_headbbspoiler.php:107
actioninitbbspoiler.php:112
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptsbbspoiler.php:114
filtermce_external_pluginsbbspoiler.php:131
filtermce_buttonsbbspoiler.php:132
actionadmin_headbbspoiler.php:134
filterbbp_get_reply_contentbbspoiler.php:147
filterbbp_get_topic_contentbbspoiler.php:148
Maintenance & Trust

BBSpoiler Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedMay 19, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads49K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings29
Active installs4K
Developer Profile

BBSpoiler Developer Profile

Flector

15 plugins · 44K total installs

77
trust score
Avg Security Score
97/100
Avg Patch Time
782 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect BBSpoiler

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bbspoiler/inc/bbspoiler.css/wp-content/plugins/bbspoiler/inc/bbspoiler.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
sp-wrapsp-headsp-bodyspdivunfoldedfolded
Data Attributes
title
JS Globals
bbbuttonbuttonSpoileredButtonsedCanvasedInsertTag
Shortcode Output
<div class="sp-wrap<div class="sp-head<div class="sp-body<div class="spdiv">[
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about BBSpoiler