Color My Posts Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/color-my-posts

This plugin allows you to style WordPress posts in the administration depending on many criteria.

60 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Dec 17, 2012
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Color My Posts Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Color My Posts has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of "color-my-posts" v0.1 reveals a plugin with an exceptionally small attack surface, reporting zero entry points that require security scrutiny. The code signals further reinforce this positive outlook, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and vulnerability history indicates a potentially well-developed and secure plugin at this version.

However, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks is a significant concern, especially if the plugin were to introduce any entry points in the future. While the current version's attack surface is zero, this absence of fundamental security mechanisms leaves it vulnerable to potential future exploits if new functionality is added without proper authorization and validation. The vulnerability history being clean is a strong positive, suggesting a history of responsible development, but it doesn't negate the need for basic security practices like nonce and capability checks for any WordPress plugin.

In conclusion, version 0.1 of "color-my-posts" appears very secure due to its minimal attack surface and clean code signals. The major weakness lies in the complete absence of critical security checks like nonces and capability checks. While this might not be exploitable in its current state, it represents a significant risk if the plugin evolves and new functionality is introduced, as these essential security layers are missing.

Key Concerns

  • Missing Nonce Checks
  • Missing Capability Checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Color My Posts Security Vulnerabilities

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

Color My Posts 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

Color My Posts Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_footercolor-my-posts.php:24
Maintenance & Trust

Color My Posts Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedDec 17, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating86/100
Number of ratings8
Active installs60
Developer Profile

Color My Posts Developer Profile

Remi Corson

10 plugins · 780 total installs

83
trust score
Avg Security Score
84/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Color My Posts

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Color My Posts