Iro Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/iro

Add color to posts, tags, and categories

0 active installs v1 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.4+ Updated Nov 4, 2020
colorsmetadata
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Iro Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Iro 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 "iro" v1 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The plugin has zero identified entry points that lack authentication or permission checks, indicating a well-designed architecture that limits exposure to potential attacks. Furthermore, the absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests, coupled with the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries and proper output escaping, demonstrates a commitment to secure coding practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, either historical or present, reinforces this positive assessment.

While the plugin shows no immediate security risks from the static analysis or vulnerability history, a potential area for consideration is the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks. Although the attack surface is zero, this could represent a missed opportunity to add an extra layer of defense for any potential future entry points that might arise. However, given the current zero attack surface, this is a minor point and does not detract from the overall excellent security of the plugin. The plugin's strengths lie in its robust handling of core security aspects, making it a very low-risk option at this time.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Iro Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Iro Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped8 total outputs
Attack Surface

Iro Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 13
actionplugins_loadediro.php:19
actionadd_meta_boxesiro.php:22
actionsave_postiro.php:23
actioncategory_add_form_fieldsiro.php:25
actioncategory_edit_form_fieldsiro.php:26
actioncreate_categoryiro.php:27
actionedited_categoryiro.php:28
actionpost_tag_add_form_fieldsiro.php:30
actionpost_tag_edit_form_fieldsiro.php:31
actioncreate_post_tagiro.php:32
actionedited_post_tagiro.php:33
actionadd_meta_boxes_jetpack-portfolioiro.php:35
actionsave_post_jetpack-portfolioiro.php:36
Maintenance & Trust

Iro Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedNov 4, 2020
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Iro Developer Profile

Prateek Saxena

3 plugins · 200 total installs

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

How We Detect Iro

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
form-fielddescription
Data Attributes
name="fg_color"name="bg_color"id="fg_color"id="bg_color"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Iro