Disable Post Format UI Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-post-format-ui

Disables the post format UI on the edit post screen.

10 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 3.6+ Updated May 16, 2013
adminpostpost-formatsposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Post Format UI Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Disable Post Format UI has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'disable-post-format-ui' plugin v0.1.0 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests. The absence of any detected taint flows, particularly those of critical or high severity, further strengthens this positive assessment. Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is entirely clear, with no past CVEs recorded, indicating a likely history of secure development or proactive maintenance. The attack surface is also zero, meaning there are no public-facing entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that could be exploited. However, the complete lack of capability checks and nonce checks is a significant concern. While the current version has no exploitable vulnerabilities due to its limited functionality and attack surface, this absence of standard WordPress security practices sets a dangerous precedent. If the plugin were to evolve and introduce any new functionality that interacts with user input or performs sensitive operations, it would be highly susceptible to attacks without these fundamental security measures in place.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Post Format UI Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable Post Format UI 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

Disable Post Format UI Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterenable_post_format_uidisable-post-format-ui.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Post Format UI Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedMay 16, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Disable Post Format UI Developer Profile

Justin Tadlock

33 plugins · 34K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Disable Post Format UI

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FAQ

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