GetGit Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/getgit

Embeds syntax-highlighted GitHub repo content into your blog posts.

10 active installs v0.3 PHP + WP 3.5.1+ Updated Unknown
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is GetGit Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The "getgit" plugin version 0.3 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of an attack surface, dangerous functions, and SQL injection risks (all queries use prepared statements) is a significant strength. Furthermore, the lack of known vulnerabilities in its history suggests a history of security awareness. However, a notable concern is the low percentage of properly escaped output (40%). This indicates a potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-provided data is directly outputted without sufficient sanitization. The presence of one external HTTP request, while not inherently insecure, warrants careful inspection to ensure it's not introducing supply chain risks or exposing sensitive data. The lack of nonce and capability checks on entry points, though seemingly mitigated by the absence of an attack surface, could become a risk if functionality is ever added without proper security considerations. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and robust SQL handling, but the output escaping weakness requires immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • Low output escaping percentage
  • External HTTP request without context
  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

GetGit Security Vulnerabilities

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

GetGit Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
3
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

40% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

GetGit Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actioninitphp\github_repo_content_retriever.php:60
actioninitphp\github_repo_content_retriever.php:63
actionadmin_menuphp\options_page_manager.php:23
actionadmin_initphp\options_page_manager.php:27
Maintenance & Trust

GetGit Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

GetGit Developer Profile

claycarpenter

1 plugin · 10 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect GetGit

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/getgit/sunlight/sunlight-all-min.js/wp-content/plugins/getgit/sunlight/themes/sunlight.default.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/getgit/sunlight/sunlight-all-min.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about GetGit