Custom Taxonomy Template Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/custom-taxonomy-template

This plugin lets you select a specific template for a taxonomy term, just like pages

200 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 2.9.2+ Updated Dec 13, 2016
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Custom Taxonomy Template Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Custom Taxonomy Template 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 plugin 'custom-taxonomy-template' v0.2 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis data. There are no identified attack surface entry points, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Crucially, all identified code signals indicate robust security practices: no dangerous functions were detected, SQL queries are exclusively prepared, and all output is properly escaped. File operations, external HTTP requests, and nonce checks are also absent, further reinforcing its secure design.

The taint analysis reveals no identified flows, indicating that no user-supplied data is being improperly handled within the plugin's code. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a well-developed plugin with a history of security diligence. The absence of common vulnerability types and recent security issues is a significant positive indicator. While the lack of certain security checks like capability checks or nonce checks might seem like a weakness in isolation, given the complete absence of an attack surface, these are not exploitable concerns. The plugin's current design effectively mitigates risks by eliminating potential entry points.

In conclusion, 'custom-taxonomy-template' v0.2 demonstrates an excellent security profile. The lack of any exploitable attack vectors, combined with secure coding practices in the analyzed areas, makes it appear very secure. The clean vulnerability history further bolsters this assessment. The primary strength is its minimal and securely designed attack surface. There are no evidence-backed deductions to make regarding actual security concerns based on the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Custom Taxonomy Template Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Custom Taxonomy Template Release Timeline

v0.2Current
v0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Custom Taxonomy Template 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

Custom Taxonomy Template Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filtertemplate_includecustom-taxonomy-template.php:51
actionadmin_initcustom-taxonomy-template.php:53
filterplugin_row_metacustom-taxonomy-template.php:55
Maintenance & Trust

Custom Taxonomy Template Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.0
Last updatedDec 13, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Custom Taxonomy Template Developer Profile

Bainternet

19 plugins · 9K total installs

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

How We Detect Custom Taxonomy Template

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Taxonomy Template