HTML in Author Bio Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/html-in-author-bio

Enables the use of HTML formatting in Author Bio

100 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Aug 14, 2011
authorbiodescriptionhtmluser
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is HTML in Author Bio Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

HTML in Author Bio has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "html-in-author-bio" v1.0 presents a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or unsanitized taint flows is highly positive. Furthermore, the complete lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. The attack surface is also zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed, further minimizing potential entry points for attackers. The plugin demonstrates good coding practices, adhering to security principles by not employing risky functions or handling data insecurely. Its vulnerability history, or lack thereof, strongly indicates a pattern of secure development and maintenance.

Vulnerabilities
None known

HTML in Author Bio Security Vulnerabilities

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

HTML in Author Bio Code Analysis

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

HTML in Author Bio Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterpre_user_descriptionhtml-in-author-bio.php:15
Maintenance & Trust

HTML in Author Bio Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedAug 14, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

HTML in Author Bio Developer Profile

Abhik

3 plugins · 170 total installs

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

How We Detect HTML in Author Bio

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- Do NOT Remove This Line. This is to remove HTML stripping from Author Profile --><!-- Do NOT Remove This Line. This is to sanitize content for allowed HTML tags for post content -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about HTML in Author Bio