Does DX Out of Date have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No. All known vulnerabilities in DX Out of Date have been patched as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is DX Out of Date compatible with WordPress 6.8.5?

According to WordPress.org data, DX Out of Date 2.2 has been tested up to WordPress 6.8.5. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is DX Out of Date compatible with PHP 7.4+?

DX Out of Date requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is DX Out of Date updated?

DX Out of Date was last updated on Jul 28, 2025. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is DX Out of Date's security score?

DX Out of Date has a WP-Safety security score of 100/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

DX Out of Date Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dx-out-of-date

Display a notification box on the single view of your outdated posts, given a set amount of time (configurable).

80 active installs v2.2 PHP 7.4+ WP + Updated Jul 28, 2025

messageoldoutdatedposts

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

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Safety Verdict

Is DX Out of Date Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

DX Out of Date has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8mo ago

Risk Assessment

The "dx-out-of-date" v2.2 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices by avoiding dangerous functions, utilizing prepared statements exclusively for SQL queries, and properly escaping the vast majority of its output. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the attack surface. Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a historically secure development.

Key Concerns

No capability checks found
Low percentage of output properly escaped

Vulnerabilities

None known

DX Out of Date Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

DX Out of Date Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

41 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

98% escaped42 total outputs

Attack Surface

DX Out of Date Attack Surface

Entry Points2

Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[ood_date] dx-out-of-date.php:188

[out_of_date] dx-out-of-date.php:189

WordPress Hooks 15

actionadmin_initclass-dx-ood-settings.php:27

actionload-post.phpclass-dx-ood-settings.php:29

actionload-post-new.phpclass-dx-ood-settings.php:30

actionsave_postclass-dx-ood-settings.php:31

actionquick_edit_custom_boxclass-dx-ood-settings.php:32

actionadd_meta_boxesclass-dx-ood-settings.php:350

actionadmin_initdx-out-of-date.php:37

actionadmin_menudx-out-of-date.php:39

actionwpdx-out-of-date.php:41

actioninitdx-out-of-date.php:42

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsdx-out-of-date.php:43

actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsdx-out-of-date.php:44

filtermanage_posts_columnsdx-out-of-date.php:49

actionmanage_posts_custom_columndx-out-of-date.php:50

filterthe_contentdx-out-of-date.php:74

Maintenance & Trust

DX Out of Date Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5

Last updatedJul 28, 2025

PHP min version7.4

Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating86/100

Number of ratings3

Active installs80

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DX Out of Date Alternatives

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Automatically displays messages on posts older than a specified period. Customizable via admin settings.

0 No CVEs

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RevivePress, the all-in-one tool for republishing & cloning old posts and pages which push old posts to your front page, the top of archive pages, …

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Delete Posts automatically

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100

The Delete Posts Automatically plugin keeps your website clean by programmatically deleting posts using a wide range of powerful filters.

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Show a message if the user using a outdated browser.

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Juiz Outdated Post Message

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This plugin adds a message before or after your post content when this post is outdated

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Developer Profile

DX Out of Date Developer Profile

Mario Peshev

13 plugins · 5K total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

86/100

Avg Patch Time

164 days

View full developer profile

Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect DX Out of Date

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/dx-out-of-date/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/dx-out-of-date/assets/js/dx-ood-colorpicker.js/wp-content/plugins/dx-out-of-date/assets/css/main.css

Script Paths

/wp-content/plugins/dx-out-of-date/assets/js/dx-ood-colorpicker.js

Version Parameters

dx-out-of-date/assets/css/admin.css?ver=dx-out-of-date/assets/js/dx-ood-colorpicker.js?ver=dx-out-of-date/assets/css/main.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

out-of-date

Shortcode Output

[ood_date][out_of_date]

FAQ