f(x) TOC Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/fx-toc

Simple Table Of Contents Plugin. Just add [toc] shortcode in content to display.

300 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Aug 1, 2016
headingshortcodetable-of-contentstoctoc-shortcode
64
C · Use Caution
CVEs total1
Unpatched1
Last CVEApr 18, 2023
Safety Verdict

Is f(x) TOC Safe to Use in 2026?

Use With Caution

Score 64/100

f(x) TOC has 1 unpatched vulnerability. Evaluate alternatives or apply available mitigations.

1 known CVE 1 unpatched Last CVE: Apr 18, 2023Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The fx-toc plugin v1.1.0 exhibits a generally good security posture based on static analysis, with no critical or high-severity code signals detected. All identified SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, mitigating common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting within the analyzed code. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and dangerous functions further contributes to its robust internal security.

However, a significant concern arises from the plugin's vulnerability history. It has a known medium-severity CVE related to Cross-site Scripting, which is currently unpatched. This indicates a potential for attackers to exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which could lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other harmful actions. The presence of this single, unpatched vulnerability, even if medium severity, significantly elevates the overall risk profile.

In conclusion, while the code itself demonstrates sound security practices, the existence of an unpatched XSS vulnerability is a critical weakness. Users should be aware that updating to a version that addresses this specific CVE is paramount. The limited attack surface and lack of other detected code-level risks are positive, but the unpatched vulnerability overshadows these strengths, demanding immediate attention and mitigation.

Key Concerns

  • Unpatched medium severity CVE (XSS)
Vulnerabilities
1

f(x) TOC Security Vulnerabilities

CVEs by Year

1 CVE in 2023 · unpatched
2023
Patched Has unpatched

Severity Breakdown

Medium
1

1 total CVE

CVE-2023-0490medium · 6.4Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

f(x) TOC <= 1.1.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Apr 18, 2023Unpatched
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

f(x) TOC Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped8 total outputs
Attack Surface

f(x) TOC Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[toc] includes\shortcode.php:8
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedfx-toc.php:43
actioninitfx-toc.php:95
filterthe_contentincludes\filter-content.php:8
Maintenance & Trust

f(x) TOC Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedAug 1, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs300
Developer Profile

f(x) TOC Developer Profile

David Chandra Purnama

12 plugins · 2K total installs

82
trust score
Avg Security Score
83/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect f(x) TOC

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fx-toc/css/fx-toc.css/wp-content/plugins/fx-toc/js/fx-toc.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fx-toc/js/fx-toc.js
Version Parameters
fx-toc.css?ver=fx-toc.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
fx-tocfx-toc-titlefx-toc-listlevel-2level-3level-4level-5level-6+1 more
Data Attributes
fx_toc_used_names
JS Globals
fx_toc_used_namesfx_toc_sc_unique_names_resetfx_toc_sc_get_unique_namefx_toc_sc_open_levelfx_toc_sc_close_level
Shortcode Output
<div class="fx-toc<h2 class="fx-toc-title">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about f(x) TOC