Enable posts order Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/enable-posts-order

Order posts using a simple drag and drop ui.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Apr 4, 2011
admincustom-fieldsmanagmentorderposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Enable posts order Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Enable posts order has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The enable-posts-order plugin version 0.1 exhibits a concerning security posture due to its limited entry points being entirely unprotected. The static analysis reveals one AJAX handler that lacks authentication checks, presenting a direct avenue for unauthorized actions. Furthermore, the presence of a single SQL query that does not utilize prepared statements introduces a significant risk of SQL injection vulnerabilities. While the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, this does not inherently mean it is secure, especially given the identified weaknesses in its current codebase. The limited output escaping also adds to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Overall, the plugin demonstrates a lack of fundamental security practices, particularly regarding input validation and authentication, which could be exploited by attackers.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handler without authentication check
  • SQL query without prepared statements
  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Enable posts order Security Vulnerabilities

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

Enable posts order Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
1
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

0% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

33% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

Enable posts order Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_update_posts_orderpostsordering.php:124
WordPress Hooks 6
actioninitpostsordering.php:132
actionadmin_footerpostsordering.php:138
actionmanage_posts_custom_columnpostsordering.php:140
filtermanage_posts_columnspostsordering.php:141
filterpre_get_postspostsordering.php:146
filterpre_get_postspostsordering.php:154
Maintenance & Trust

Enable posts order Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.1.4
Last updatedApr 4, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Enable posts order Developer Profile

ben.yitzhaki

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Enable posts order

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
postsorderupdate_order
Data Attributes
name='custom_posts_order[]'id='{$id}'class='postsorder'value='{$id}'
JS Globals
ajaxurl
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Enable posts order