Category Checklist Tree Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/category-checklist-tree

Preserves the category hierarchy on the post editing screen

5K active installs v1.3.2 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Nov 28, 2017
admincategorieshierarchyui
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Category Checklist Tree Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Category Checklist Tree has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of category-checklist-tree v1.3.2 reveals a strong security posture with no identified attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. The code demonstrates adherence to secure coding practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries with prepared statements, and properly escaping all outputs. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or critical security checks like nonce or capability checks present, which is generally positive for reducing attack surface. The absence of taint analysis findings further reinforces this secure foundation.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs. This lack of known vulnerabilities and the positive static analysis results suggest that this version of the plugin has been developed with security in mind and has maintained a good track record. The primary concern, though minor given the absence of other issues, is the complete lack of nonce and capability checks. While this doesn't translate to an immediate vulnerability in this specific analysis due to the absence of entry points, it represents a potential weakness if the plugin were to be extended or integrated with features that introduce new entry points without these essential security measures. Overall, category-checklist-tree v1.3.2 presents a very low-risk profile based on the provided data.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Category Checklist Tree Security Vulnerabilities

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

Category Checklist Tree 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

Category Checklist Tree Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterwp_terms_checklist_argscategory-checklist-tree.php:14
actionadmin_footercategory-checklist-tree.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Category Checklist Tree Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedNov 28, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads123K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings23
Active installs5K
Developer Profile

Category Checklist Tree Developer Profile

scribu

20 plugins · 28K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
4851 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Category Checklist Tree

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/category-checklist-tree/category-checklist-tree.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
categorychecklist
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Category Checklist Tree