Inline Quote & Cite Tags Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/inline-quote-tag

This simple plugin adds buttons to the WordPress rich HTML editor to add inline quote and cite tags.

80 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.9+ Updated Nov 16, 2017
editorhtmlquote
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Inline Quote & Cite Tags Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Inline Quote & Cite Tags has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "inline-quote-tag" v1.4 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of attack surface vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly minimizes the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent secure coding practices, with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and all outputs being properly escaped. The lack of dangerous function usage, file operations, and external HTTP requests further solidifies its secure design.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a consistent track record of security and robust development. The presence of capability checks, even with a zero attack surface, suggests a foundational understanding of WordPress security principles. The bundled TinyMCE library, while an external component, is assumed to be managed securely within the plugin's context, given the otherwise clean analysis.

Overall, the "inline-quote-tag" v1.4 plugin appears to be a highly secure and well-developed piece of software. Its minimal attack surface, adherence to secure coding practices, and clean vulnerability history make it an exceptionally low-risk plugin. The only area that could be considered a slight weakness, if any, is the absence of any entry points or capability checks, which might suggest it's a very simple utility or the analysis might be incomplete if it has more complex functionality not captured. However, based solely on the data, its security is commendable.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Inline Quote & Cite Tags Security Vulnerabilities

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

Inline Quote & Cite Tags Code Analysis

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

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE
Attack Surface

Inline Quote & Cite Tags Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_initinline-quote-tag.php:40
filtermce_buttonsinline-quote-tag.php:67
filtermce_external_pluginsinline-quote-tag.php:68
Maintenance & Trust

Inline Quote & Cite Tags Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 16, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Inline Quote & Cite Tags Developer Profile

Ben Huson

16 plugins · 21K total installs

90
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
2 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Inline Quote & Cite Tags

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/inline-quote-tag/js/tinymce/plugins/qtag/editor_plugin.js/wp-content/plugins/inline-quote-tag/js/tinymce/plugins/citetag/editor_plugin.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Inline Quote & Cite Tags