Category filter Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/category-filter

Filter a large number of categories when editing posts.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jul 6, 2015
admincategoriesfilter
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Category filter Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "category-filter" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals are exceptionally clean, with no dangerous functions, a complete reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries, and proper output escaping. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further enhances its security profile. The vulnerability history is also clean, with zero known CVEs, indicating a potentially well-maintained and secure codebase. While the lack of security checks like nonce or capability checks might seem like a concern, it is mitigated by the plugin's minimal attack surface. In conclusion, this plugin appears to be very secure due to its design and implementation, with no immediately apparent vulnerabilities.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Category filter Security Vulnerabilities

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

Category filter 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 filter Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptscategoryfilter.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

Category filter Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedJul 6, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Category filter Developer Profile

jeremywarne

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Category filter

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/category-filter/categoryfilter.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/category-filter/categoryfilter.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Category filter