KeyWord Collector Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/keyword-collector

Collects keywords for single URLs via SISTRIX API (API key needed) and displays them in a flexible manner on the very same single URL

10 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 4.6+ Updated Aug 18, 2017
autoinsertkeywordshortcodetag
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is KeyWord Collector Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "keyword-collector" plugin v1.4 presents a mixed security posture. While it demonstrates good practices in its handling of SQL queries, all of which utilize prepared statements, and a clean vulnerability history with no recorded CVEs, several concerning aspects were identified in the static analysis. The presence of a dangerous function like `unserialize` without evident sanitization or capability checks raises significant concerns regarding potential arbitrary code execution or object injection vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the plugin exposes an unprotected AJAX handler, which is a direct entry point for attackers to potentially exploit other weaknesses. The low percentage of properly escaped output also suggests a risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler
  • Dangerous function: unserialize
  • Low output escaping percentage
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

KeyWord Collector Security Vulnerabilities

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

KeyWord Collector Release Timeline

vv1.4
vv1.3.5
vv1.3.4
vv1.3.3
vv1.3.2
vv1.3.1.1
vv1.3.1
vv1.3
vv1.2.3
vv1.2.1
vv1.2
vv1.1
vv1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

KeyWord Collector Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
6
Raw SQL Queries
0
4 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
1
External Requests
2
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

unserializeif (!unserialize(get_post_meta($post_id, 'key_words',true))) {wp_keyword.php:102
unserialize$post_keywords = unserialize(get_post_meta($post_id, 'key_words',true));wp_keyword.php:112
unserialize$post_keywords = unserialize(get_post_meta($post_id, 'key_words',true));wp_keyword.php:128
unserialize$post_keywords = unserialize($post_keywords);wp_keyword.php:132
unserialize$key_words = unserialize(get_post_meta($post_id, "key_words", true));wp_keyword.php:243
unserialize$key_words = unserialize(get_post_meta($post_id, "key_words", true));wp_keyword.php:288

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared4 total queries

Output Escaping

17% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

KeyWord Collector Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_WPKeyWordCronTestwp_keyword.php:80

Shortcodes 1

[keywords_collector] wp_keyword.php:77
WordPress Hooks 5
filterwidget_textwp_keyword.php:76
actioninitwp_keyword.php:154
actionwake_up_eventwp_keyword.php:162
actionsave_postwp_keyword.php:310
filterthe_contentwp_keyword.php:391

Scheduled Events 1

wake_up_event
Maintenance & Trust

KeyWord Collector Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.33
Last updatedAug 18, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

KeyWord Collector Developer Profile

AdSimple

5 plugins · 630 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect KeyWord Collector

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/keyword-collector/lib/WPKeyWordJS.js/wp-content/plugins/keyword-collector/lib/WPKeyWordCSS.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/keyword-collector/lib/WPKeyWordJS.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
keywordcollector
Shortcode Output
<div class='keywordcollector'><h2>Schlagwörter zu dieser Firma</h2><div></div><br><br>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about KeyWord Collector