
Fetch Feed Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/fetch-feedFetches an RSS feed and returns RSS as array
Is Fetch Feed Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Fetch Feed has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
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
Fetch Feed Security Vulnerabilities
Fetch Feed Code Analysis
Fetch Feed Attack Surface
Maintenance & Trust
Fetch Feed Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Fetch Feed Developer Profile
6 plugins · 160 total installs
How We Detect Fetch Feed
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
/wp-content/plugins/fetch-feed/cache/HTML / DOM Fingerprints
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