Clean Meta Descriptions Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/clean-meta-descriptions

Removes shortcodes from Yoast meta descriptions. Adds clean meta descriptions if none exist.

0 active installs v1.1.2 PHP 5.6.39+ WP 6.0+ Updated Unknown
metaseoshortcodeyoast
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Clean Meta Descriptions Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Clean Meta Descriptions has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'clean-meta-descriptions' v1.1.2 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent practices by using prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all outputs. The lack of file operations or external HTTP requests further reduces potential exposure. The clean vulnerability history with zero known CVEs reinforces this positive assessment.

However, a notable concern arises from the complete absence of nonce and capability checks across any identified entry points. While the current entry point count is zero, this indicates a potential weakness if the plugin were to introduce any new interactive elements in the future without implementing these fundamental security measures. The plugin also does not bundle any libraries, which is generally good, but it means no outdated bundled library risk is present either. Overall, the plugin appears secure in its current state due to its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices for data handling, but the lack of authorization checks is a latent risk.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Clean Meta Descriptions Security Vulnerabilities

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

Clean Meta Descriptions Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
3
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Clean Meta Descriptions Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsclean-meta-descriptions.php:13
actionadmin_menuclean-meta-descriptions.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Clean Meta Descriptions Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version5.6.39
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Clean Meta Descriptions Developer Profile

matthewsudekum

3 plugins · 10 total installs

92
trust score
Avg Security Score
97/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Clean Meta Descriptions

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/clean-meta-descriptions/codes.json

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
buttonbutton-primary
Data Attributes
id='shortcodes'name='shortcodes'id='reloadable'
JS Globals
jQuery
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Clean Meta Descriptions