Karma Protected Content Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/karma-contenuto-protetto

Protect parts of your post content with a simple shortcode, visible only to registered users.

0 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Mar 16, 2026
content-restrictioncontent-protectionmembershipregistered-usersshortcode
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Karma Protected Content Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "karma-contenuto-protetto" v1.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and 100% output escaping indicate robust coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, which is a significant positive indicator. The limited attack surface, primarily consisting of a single shortcode, with no apparent AJAX handlers or REST API routes exposed without proper checks, further contributes to its secure design.

While the plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to many security best practices, the complete absence of nonce checks is a notable concern. Although no specific vulnerabilities are currently identified from the code analysis or vulnerability history, the lack of nonce checks on potentially interactive elements (even if not currently exposed as AJAX or REST API endpoints) represents a potential weakness that could be exploited if the plugin's functionality were to expand or be integrated in ways that expose it to more dynamic interactions. The single capability check is a positive sign, but the reliance on it without nonce protection for any dynamic content handling is a point of attention.

In conclusion, the "karma-contenuto-protetto" v1.0.1 plugin is currently in a very secure state, characterized by strong coding hygiene and a clean vulnerability history. However, the absence of nonce checks, even with a minimal attack surface, presents a potential future risk. Addressing this would further solidify its already impressive security profile.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Karma Protected Content Security Vulnerabilities

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

Karma Protected Content Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Karma Protected Content Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped134 total outputs
Attack Surface

Karma Protected Content Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[contenuto_protetto] includes/class-karma-contenuto-protetto-shortcode.php:43
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadd_meta_boxesincludes/class-karma-contenuto-protetto-admin.php:43
actionadmin_menuincludes/class-karma-contenuto-protetto-admin.php:44
actionadmin_initincludes/class-karma-contenuto-protetto-admin.php:45
actionadmin_noticesincludes/class-karma-contenuto-protetto-upgrade-banner.php:45
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-karma-contenuto-protetto-upgrade-banner.php:46
actionwp_enqueue_scriptskarma-contenuto-protetto.php:72
actionplugins_loadedkarma-contenuto-protetto.php:94
Maintenance & Trust

Karma Protected Content Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedMar 16, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads221

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Karma Protected Content Developer Profile

Ermanno Devitofrancesco

2 plugins · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Karma Protected Content

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/karma-contenuto-protetto/assets/css/frontend.css
Version Parameters
karma-contenuto-protetto/assets/css/frontend.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-karma-contenuto-protetto
Shortcode Output
[contenuto_protetto]<!-- Contenuto riservato agli utenti registrati --><div class="karma-contenuto-protetto-message"><h2 class="karma-contenuto-protetto-title">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Karma Protected Content