Cookbook Hook Guide Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/cookbook-hook-guide

The simplest visual hook guide for the simplest WordPress recipe plugin.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Feb 18, 2017
cookbookfoodiereciperecipe-bloggerrecipes
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Cookbook Hook Guide Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Cookbook Hook Guide has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "cookbook-hook-guide" plugin version 1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or file operations, indicating a robust approach to core WordPress functionalities. The high percentage of properly escaped output and the presence of a capability check are positive indicators. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks on AJAX handlers
  • No capability checks on REST API routes
Vulnerabilities
None known

Cookbook Hook Guide Security Vulnerabilities

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

Cookbook Hook Guide Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

95% escaped19 total outputs
Attack Surface

Cookbook Hook Guide Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 14
actionplugins_loadedcookbook-hook-guide.php:55
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\actions.php:18
actioncookbook_recipe_print_headincludes\actions.php:25
actioncookbook_recipe_beforeincludes\actions.php:32
actioncookbook_recipe_topincludes\actions.php:39
actioncookbook_recipe_contentincludes\actions.php:46
actioncookbook_recipe_bottomincludes\actions.php:53
actioncookbook_recipe_afterincludes\actions.php:60
actioncookbook_recipe_print_headincludes\actions.php:67
actioncookbook_recipe_print_beforeincludes\actions.php:74
actioncookbook_recipe_print_topincludes\actions.php:81
actioncookbook_recipe_print_contentincludes\actions.php:88
actioncookbook_recipe_print_bottomincludes\actions.php:95
actioncookbook_recipe_print_afterincludes\actions.php:102
Maintenance & Trust

Cookbook Hook Guide Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedFeb 18, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Cookbook Hook Guide Developer Profile

Robert Neu

2 plugins · 110 total installs

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

How We Detect Cookbook Hook Guide

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/cookbook-hook-guide/css/cookbook-hook-guide.css
Version Parameters
cookbook-hook-guide?ver=cookbook-hook-guide.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Cookbook Hook Guide