BCD Roster Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bcd-roster

Adds a custom post type for roster members along with a custom taxonomy for assigning categories to the new post type.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.4.2+ Updated Nov 22, 2012
directorypostrosterstaff
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is BCD Roster Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "bcd-roster" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the potential attack surface. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of nonces and capability checks across all identified entry points. While the static analysis reports zero unprotected entry points, this is achieved solely by the absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or cron events that would necessitate such checks. The single shortcode is the only entry point, and while it doesn't appear to be directly exploitable in isolation due to the lack of other risky code signals, the absence of robust authentication and authorization mechanisms is a fundamental weakness. This leaves the plugin vulnerable to potential future extensions or modifications that might introduce exploitable code paths without proper security safeguards.

In conclusion, "bcd-roster" v1.0.0 is commendably built with secure coding principles for the features it currently implements. The lack of dangerous functions, proper SQL handling, and output escaping are significant strengths. The major weakness is the absence of nonces and capability checks, which is a foundational security practice for any WordPress plugin with interactive elements. While the current version may be safe due to its limited functionality, this omission represents a significant risk for future development or integration.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Missing capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

BCD Roster Security Vulnerabilities

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

BCD Roster 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

BCD Roster Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[bcdroster] bcd-roster.php:21
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitbcd-roster.php:18
actioninitbcd-roster.php:19
actionadmin_headbcd-roster.php:20
Maintenance & Trust

BCD Roster Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedNov 22, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

BCD Roster Developer Profile

krawl

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect BCD Roster

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bcd-roster/images/icon-roster-menu-16-sprite.png/wp-content/plugins/bcd-roster/images/icon-roster-page-32.png/wp-content/plugins/bcd-roster/images/icon-roster-menu-16-sprite@2x.png/wp-content/plugins/bcd-roster/images/icon-roster-page-32@2x.png

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
icon32-posts-bcd_cpt_member
Shortcode Output
<ol></ol><ul></ul>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about BCD Roster