insert Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/insert

Insert posts, hooks, or templates.

10 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 2.7.0+ Updated Unknown
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is insert Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The "insert" plugin, in version 0.1.0, presents a low immediate security risk based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis revealed no dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for exploitation. The plugin also demonstrates good practices by utilizing prepared statements for its SQL queries. However, the complete lack of output escaping is a significant concern. Even with a limited attack surface, any potential for outputting unescaped data could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if an input source were to be introduced in the future. The plugin's vulnerability history being entirely empty is a positive sign, suggesting it has either not been extensively tested or has maintained a clean record. Overall, while the current code base appears robust and has no known historical vulnerabilities, the unaddressed output escaping represents a notable weakness that should be rectified to prevent future security issues.

Key Concerns

  • No output escaping
Vulnerabilities
None known

insert Security Vulnerabilities

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

insert Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

insert Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

insert Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.8.0
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

insert Developer Profile

ryanve

5 plugins · 50 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect insert

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<!-- insert -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about insert