Better WP Admin Post List Security & Risk Analysis

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Better WP Admin Post List adds color in WordPress Dashboard Posts & Pages based on their current status, so you can easy recognize published posts …

10 active installs v0.1.2 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.0+ Updated Unknown
admin-dashboardcolor-admindashboarddashboard-post-status-color
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Better WP Admin Post List Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Better WP Admin Post List has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "better-wp-admin-post-list" v0.1.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals a complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities due to the exclusive use of prepared statements, and proper output escaping. Crucially, there are no identified entry points for attackers, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, that are not secured by authentication checks. The taint analysis further reinforces this positive outlook, showing no evidence of unsanitized data flows. The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with zero known CVEs of any severity, indicating a consistent track record of security. This combination of robust coding practices and a lack of historical security issues suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin. However, it's worth noting that the absence of specific security mechanisms like nonce and capability checks across all potential entry points (though the current analysis shows zero unprotected entry points) could be a theoretical concern if the attack surface were to expand in future versions without adequate security implementations. For the current version, the plugin appears to be very secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Better WP Admin Post List Security Vulnerabilities

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

Better WP Admin Post List 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

Better WP Admin Post List Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsbetter-wp-admin-post-list.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

Better WP Admin Post List Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Better WP Admin Post List Developer Profile

Yakovos Frountas

2 plugins · 20 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Better WP Admin Post List

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-wp-admin-post-list/better-wp-admin-post-list.css
Version Parameters
better-wp-admin-post-list.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Better WP Admin Post List