Inline JavaScript in Head Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/inline-javascript-in-head

Boosts performance of critical short JavaScripts by placing their content directly into the HTML head.

10 active installs v1.2.0 PHP 5.4+ WP 4.0+ Updated Apr 29, 2020
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Inline JavaScript in Head Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Inline JavaScript in Head has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'inline-javascript-in-head' plugin v1.2.0 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history are positive indicators. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries using prepared statements, and making no external HTTP requests. The attack surface is minimal with zero entry points identified, and there are no indications of dangerous taint flows. However, a significant concern arises from the output escaping. With one total output and 0% properly escaped, this presents a potential risk for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is directly outputted without sanitization. Additionally, the presence of file operations without clear context in the analysis warrants attention, as this could be a vector for further exploitation depending on its implementation. The lack of nonce and capability checks, while tied to the zero attack surface, could become a vulnerability if the plugin's functionality were to expand or be misused in the future.

Key Concerns

  • Output not properly escaped
  • File operations present
  • No capability checks
  • No nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Inline JavaScript in Head Security Vulnerabilities

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

Inline JavaScript in Head Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Inline JavaScript in Head Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_print_scriptsplugin.php:41
Maintenance & Trust

Inline JavaScript in Head Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedApr 29, 2020
PHP min version5.4
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Inline JavaScript in Head Developer Profile

Palasthotel GmbH

4 plugins · 120 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Inline JavaScript in Head

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Inline JavaScript in Head