Export OPML Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/export-opml

Exports your public blogroll in OPML format to a file on blog root.

20 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.8.0+ Updated May 28, 2014
blogrollexportipublicislinksopml
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Export OPML Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Export OPML has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The export-opml plugin version 1.0 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, or vulnerabilities in its vulnerability history. The single SQL query observed utilizes prepared statements, which is a positive indicator of secure database interaction. The absence of any recorded CVEs further suggests a history of good security practices or a lack of exploitable issues in previous versions.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of output escaping for all identified outputs. This indicates a high risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, as user-provided data or data generated by the plugin could be rendered directly in the browser without proper sanitization. Additionally, the absence of nonce checks and capability checks on any potential entry points, though the attack surface appears minimal (0 entry points), means that if any entry points were to be discovered or introduced in future versions, they would likely be unprotected. This lack of fundamental security checks is a notable weakness.

In conclusion, while the plugin benefits from a clean vulnerability history and secure handling of SQL queries, the critical oversight in output escaping presents a substantial risk. The minimal attack surface is a strength, but the absence of essential security checks like capability and nonce checks, even with a zero attack surface currently, warrants attention for future development. The primary actionable concern is the output escaping.

Key Concerns

  • Output not properly escaped
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Export OPML Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Export OPML Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Export OPML Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuexport-opml.php:128
Maintenance & Trust

Export OPML Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedMay 28, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Export OPML Developer Profile

Lopo Lencastre de Almeida

8 plugins · 150 total installs

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

How We Detect Export OPML

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/export-opml/i18n

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
updatederror
HTML Comments
INSTRUCTIONS THIS IS THE VARIABLE TO EDIT: DO NOT EDIT BEYOND THIS POINT
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Export OPML