HW Feed Cleaner Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hw-feed-cleaner

If you ever had trouble with WordPress generating non-valid RSS or Atom feeds, this is the plugin for you.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Apr 3, 2013
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is HW Feed Cleaner Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "hw-feed-cleaner" plugin version 1.0 exhibits an excellent security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and all outputs are properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no identified file operations, external HTTP requests, or bundled libraries that could introduce vulnerabilities. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the attack surface. Taint analysis also shows no unsanitized paths, indicating a robust approach to handling data inputs.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally impressive, with zero known CVEs recorded. This lack of past vulnerabilities, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a development team that prioritizes security. The plugin appears to have no inherent weaknesses based on the data provided. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, secure coding practices demonstrated by the absence of vulnerable function usage, proper data handling, and a clean historical record.

Overall, the "hw-feed-cleaner" plugin v1.0 appears to be a highly secure option. The static analysis and vulnerability history provide strong evidence of a well-audited and securely developed plugin. There are no identified risks or security concerns based on the data presented. The plugin's score remains high due to these positive indicators.

Vulnerabilities
None known

HW Feed Cleaner Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

HW Feed Cleaner Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

HW Feed Cleaner 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

HW Feed Cleaner Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterthe_title_rsshw-feed-cleaner.php:19
filterthe_excerpt_rsshw-feed-cleaner.php:20
filterthe_content_feedhw-feed-cleaner.php:21
actioninithw-feed-cleaner.php:33
Maintenance & Trust

HW Feed Cleaner Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedApr 3, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

HW Feed Cleaner Developer Profile

Håkan Wennerberg

3 plugins · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect HW Feed Cleaner

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hw-feed-cleaner/hw-feed-cleaner.php

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about HW Feed Cleaner