Comment Closer Security & Risk Analysis

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This plugin resolves the problem with formatting tags in comments.

10 active installs v0.1.1 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Nov 24, 2011
commentoverruntag
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Comment Closer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "comment-closer" plugin v0.1.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or identifiable attack surface points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) suggests robust development practices in these areas. The zero taint flows with unsanitized paths further reinforce this positive assessment, indicating no obvious vulnerabilities related to data handling or manipulation.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also a significant strength, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of historical issues suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase over time. The current analysis indicates no immediate or apparent security risks from the provided data, making it appear relatively safe for deployment.

However, it's important to note that the analysis did reveal zero nonce checks and zero capability checks. While the attack surface is currently zero, if any new entry points were introduced in future versions without proper authentication and authorization checks, this could become a significant concern. The absence of these checks, even with a current zero attack surface, represents a foundational security practice that is missing.

Key Concerns

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

Comment Closer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Comment Closer 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

Comment Closer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtercomment_textcomment-closer.php:47
Maintenance & Trust

Comment Closer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedNov 24, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Comment Closer Developer Profile

Matt Parrott

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Comment Closer

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Comment Closer