Fetch Feed Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/fetch-feed

Fetches an RSS feed and returns RSS as array

10 active installs v1.5 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Aug 11, 2009
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Fetch Feed Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The fetch-feed v1.5 plugin exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points signifies a minimal attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates strong security practices, with no dangerous functions detected, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The limited file operations and single external HTTP request also appear to be handled securely, as indicated by the lack of taint analysis findings.

While the static analysis reveals a robustly secured codebase, the absence of nonce and capability checks across all entry points is a notable weakness. Although there are currently no exposed entry points to exploit this, it represents a potential gap if new functionalities are added without adhering to these essential security measures. The plugin's vulnerability history is also pristine, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of secure development. This, combined with the strong static analysis, indicates a plugin that is currently well-maintained and secure.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Fetch Feed Security Vulnerabilities

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

Fetch Feed Code Analysis

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

Fetch Feed Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Fetch Feed Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.8
Last updatedAug 11, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Fetch Feed Developer Profile

JR Tashjian

6 plugins · 160 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Fetch Feed

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fetch-feed/cache/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
End of file fetch-feed.phpLocation: ./wp-content/plugins/fetch-feed.php
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fetch Feed