
Chat for Skype Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/chat-skypeUnlimited customer support tool that allows visitors to engage using Skype
Is Chat for Skype Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Chat for Skype has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "chat-skype" plugin v1.1.8 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of dangerous functions, use of prepared statements for all SQL queries, and a very high percentage of properly escaped output are significant strengths. The presence of nonce and capability checks on all identified entry points further mitigates common attack vectors. The plugin also shows no history of known vulnerabilities (CVEs), indicating a consistent track record of security.
While the static analysis reveals no critical or high-severity issues in taint flows, and all SQL queries are secured, there are minor areas for improvement. The plugin has a moderate attack surface with 6 entry points, and while all appear to be protected by authentication checks, the sheer number of potential interaction points could be a concern in larger, more complex environments. The 96% output escaping is good, but the remaining 4% unescaped outputs, though likely low severity, could still present a risk if they handle user-provided data.
Overall, "chat-skype" v1.1.8 is a well-secured plugin with robust defensive coding practices. Its clean vulnerability history and adherence to core WordPress security principles are commendable. The few minor observations regarding the attack surface and the small percentage of unescaped output do not significantly diminish its security but represent opportunities for further hardening.
Key Concerns
- Minor unescaped outputs present
Chat for Skype Security Vulnerabilities
Chat for Skype Release Timeline
Chat for Skype Code Analysis
SQL Query Safety
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
Chat for Skype Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 5
Shortcodes 1
WordPress Hooks 53
Maintenance & Trust
Chat for Skype Maintenance & Trust
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Community Trust
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Chat for Skype Developer Profile
8 plugins · 780 total installs
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Asset Fingerprints
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