Bold To Strong Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/boldtostrong

Converts HTML tags 'b' and 'i' to 'strong' and 'em' within posts, pages, and comments, making them more access …

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Aug 18, 2010
accessibilityboldemhtmlstrong
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Bold To Strong Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Bold To Strong has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'boldtostrong' plugin v1.1 exhibits a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, or SQL queries that are not properly prepared. Furthermore, all output is correctly escaped, and there are no known vulnerabilities associated with this plugin. The complete absence of untainted flows and a lack of recorded CVEs across all severity levels are positive indicators.

However, the data does highlight potential areas for improvement. The plugin has zero capability checks and zero nonce checks. While the current attack surface is reported as zero, this lack of checks means that if any entry points were to be introduced in the future (e.g., through an update or a related plugin interaction), they would be inherently unprotected. This absence of fundamental security mechanisms, even in the absence of current threats, represents a latent risk.

In conclusion, 'boldtostrong' v1.1 currently appears to be a secure plugin due to its clean codebase and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary weakness lies in the absence of basic security checks like nonces and capability checks, which, while not immediately exploitable given the current zero attack surface, could become a significant concern if the plugin's functionality or entry points expand in the future.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Bold To Strong Security Vulnerabilities

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

Bold To Strong 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

Bold To Strong Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterthe_contentboldtostrong.php:18
filtercomment_textboldtostrong.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Bold To Strong Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedAug 18, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Bold To Strong Developer Profile

zingming

4 plugins · 250 total installs

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

How We Detect Bold To Strong

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FAQ

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