Encrypted Post Type Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/encrypted-post-type

Encrypted Post Type provides a custom post type where the content of each post is encrypted.

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.5.0+ Updated Oct 5, 2022
encryptionprivacysecurity
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Encrypted Post Type Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "encrypted-post-type" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. The code analysis reveals a commitment to secure coding practices, with all detected SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and a high percentage of output being properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential risks.

While the overall picture is positive, there are a couple of minor areas for attention. The taint analysis identified two flows with unsanitized paths, which, although not resulting in critical or high severity issues in this instance, represents a potential vector for future vulnerabilities if not addressed. Furthermore, the absence of nonce checks is a concern, as it suggests that actions triggered by this plugin might not have the necessary protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, especially if any actions are performed on the backend without proper authorization.

The plugin's vulnerability history, being entirely clear, is a significant strength, indicating a mature and well-maintained codebase to date. In conclusion, "encrypted-post-type" v1.0.0 appears to be a securely developed plugin with excellent adherence to best practices. The primary areas for improvement lie in addressing the identified unsanitized paths and implementing nonce checks to further harden its defenses against potential attacks.

Key Concerns

  • Taint flows with unsanitized paths found
  • No nonce checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Encrypted Post Type Security Vulnerabilities

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

Encrypted Post Type Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

95% escaped44 total outputs
Data Flows
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows2 with unsanitized paths
en_p_t_redirect_404_to_edit_screen (encrypted-post-type.php:818)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Encrypted Post Type Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 19
filterrest_prepare_en_p_tencrypted-post-type.php:58
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsencrypted-post-type.php:61
actionwp_insert_postencrypted-post-type.php:64
actionsave_postencrypted-post-type.php:66
filter_wp_post_revision_field_post_contentencrypted-post-type.php:71
actionsave_postencrypted-post-type.php:73
actionwp_restore_post_revisionencrypted-post-type.php:75
filterwp_insert_post_dataencrypted-post-type.php:77
actiontemplate_redirectencrypted-post-type.php:79
filtermanage_en_p_t_posts_columnsinc\classes\class-posts-table.php:19
actionmanage_en_p_t_posts_custom_columninc\classes\class-posts-table.php:21
filtermanage_edit-en_p_t_sortable_columnsinc\classes\class-posts-table.php:23
actionpre_get_postsinc\classes\class-posts-table.php:25
actioninitinc\classes\class-register-post-type.php:32
filterpost_updated_messagesinc\classes\class-register-post-type.php:35
actioninitinc\classes\class-register-post-type.php:38
actionadmin_menuinc\classes\class-register-post-type.php:41
filterparent_fileinc\classes\class-register-post-type.php:44
filtersubmenu_fileinc\classes\class-register-post-type.php:47
Maintenance & Trust

Encrypted Post Type Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedOct 5, 2022
PHP min version7.2
Downloads961

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Encrypted Post Type Developer Profile

NewJenk

1 plugin · 0 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
View full developer profile
Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Encrypted Post Type

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/encrypted-post-type/assets/css/admin/admin-style.css/wp-content/plugins/encrypted-post-type/assets/js/admin/onEditScreen.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/encrypted-post-type/assets/js/admin/onEditScreen.js
Version Parameters
encrypted-post-type?ver=1.0.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
en_p_t
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/wp/v2/en_p_t
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Encrypted Post Type