Cleanup Text Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/cleanup-text

Function to remove smart quotes, HTML and other special characters from text. Call the function with text as argument, function returns clean text.

10 active installs v2.0.1 PHP + WP 1.0.0+ Updated Aug 12, 2010
filterhtmlsmart-quotesspecial-characters
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Cleanup Text Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Cleanup Text 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 "cleanup-text" plugin version 2.0.1 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The static analysis reveals no identified attack surface points, meaning there are no publicly accessible entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be exploited. Furthermore, the code signals are all positive, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. There are also no file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, capability checks, or bundled libraries, which significantly reduces the potential for common vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, showing zero known CVEs, and therefore no currently unpatched vulnerabilities of any severity. This lack of a vulnerability history indicates a consistent track record of secure development for this plugin. While the absence of certain security checks like nonce and capability checks might seem like a weakness in isolation, the complete lack of any attack surface renders these moot. The plugin appears to be designed to perform its function without requiring user interaction or administrative access, making it inherently difficult to attack.

In conclusion, the "cleanup-text" plugin version 2.0.1 presents a very low-risk profile. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and robust coding practices, demonstrated by the absence of dangerous functions, secure SQL handling, and proper output escaping. The lack of any historical vulnerabilities further reinforces its secure reputation. The only potential area for concern, albeit theoretical given the lack of attack vectors, is the absence of explicit capability and nonce checks, but this is heavily mitigated by the plugin's design.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Cleanup Text Security Vulnerabilities

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

Cleanup Text 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

Cleanup Text Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentcleanup_text.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

Cleanup Text Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.0
Last updatedAug 12, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Cleanup Text Developer Profile

roggie

3 plugins · 220 total installs

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

How We Detect Cleanup Text

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleanup Text