JSON feed Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/json-feed

Pretty simple, really. Adds a new type of feed you can subscribe to. Simply

100 active installs v1.3 PHP + WP 2.7.1+ Updated Nov 19, 2009
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is JSON feed Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'json-feed' v1.3 plugin presents a mixed security picture. On the positive side, static analysis reveals no identified attack surface points, no dangerous functions, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements. The vulnerability history is also clear, with no known CVEs recorded, suggesting a history of good security practices or limited exposure. However, a significant concern arises from the output escaping. With 2 total outputs and 0% properly escaped, this indicates a high risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Any data displayed by the plugin that originates from user input or external sources could potentially be manipulated to inject malicious scripts, impacting users visiting the site or administrators managing the plugin.

Key Concerns

  • All outputs are unescaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

JSON feed Security Vulnerabilities

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

JSON feed Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

JSON feed Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterquery_varsjson-feed.php:11
actiondo_feed_jsonjson-feed.php:127
Maintenance & Trust

JSON feed Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.9.2
Last updatedNov 19, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads16K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

JSON feed Developer Profile

chrisnorthwood

5 plugins · 240 total installs

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

How We Detect JSON feed

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

REST Endpoints
/wp-json/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about JSON feed