Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Security & Risk Analysis

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A simple and secure plugin to import posts from an RSS feed file with full date, category, and content cleaning support.

0 active installs v1.7 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Oct 6, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
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Safety Verdict

Is Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7mo ago
Risk Assessment

The kainoto-simple-rss-importer plugin v1.7 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any recorded CVEs and the comprehensive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, along with proper output escaping and nonce/capability checks, indicate adherence to secure coding practices. The attack surface is remarkably small, with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, further minimizing potential entry points for attackers. The taint analysis also shows no issues with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the plugin's current security. The plugin appears well-maintained and has a history free of known vulnerabilities.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Release Timeline

v1.7Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped9 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
ksri_handle_file_upload (kainoto-simple-rss-importer.php:104)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_menukainoto-simple-rss-importer.php:23
actionadmin_initkainoto-simple-rss-importer.php:220
Maintenance & Trust

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedOct 6, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads180

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Alternatives

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Alternatives

No alternatives data available yet.

Developer Profile

Kainoto Simple RSS Importer Developer Profile

Dušan Vrban

2 plugins · 30 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Kainoto Simple RSS Importer

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/kainoto-simple-rss-importer/css/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/kainoto-simple-rss-importer/js/ksri-scripts.js
Version Parameters
kainoto-simple-rss-importer/css/style.css?ver=kainoto-simple-rss-importer/js/ksri-scripts.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wrapform-tablescreen-reader-textdescriptionregular-textnotice-error
HTML Comments
<!-- Risk of Content Modification: This plugin directly interacts with your website's database. If you use the "Overwrite existing posts" option, it will permanently replace content. Always back up your website before running an import. The author is not responsible for any unintended content changes or data loss. --><!-- No Guaranteed Support: This plugin is provided "as-is" without any warranties. We do not promise to provide support or release updates. However, we will do our best to help with issues when time and resources allow. --><!-- Server Constraints: Importing very large RSS files may fail due to your server's execution time or memory limits. If you encounter errors, we recommend splitting your feed into smaller files and importing them in batches. --><!-- Limitation of Liability: By using this plugin, you agree that the author is not liable for any damages that may result from its use. You assume full responsibility for using this tool on your system. -->
Data Attributes
name="rss_file"id="rss-file"name="taxonomy_handling"id="taxonomy-handling"name="remove_attributes"id="remove-attributes"+5 more
Shortcode Output
<a href="https://kainoto.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit Kainoto.com</a>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Kainoto Simple RSS Importer