Keyword Filter Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/keyword-filter

Keyword Filter Plugin Replace the sensitive keyword with specific keyword in the post content.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 2.7+ Updated Mar 7, 2012
filterkeywordpost
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Keyword Filter Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "keyword-filter" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. The plugin also has a zero-day vulnerability history, further reinforcing its current security standing. However, the complete lack of any identified entry points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) and crucially, the absence of nonce and capability checks across all potential interaction points, presents a significant underlying concern. While there's no exploitable vulnerability evident *currently*, this lack of authentication and authorization mechanisms means that if any entry points were to be introduced or discovered in the future, they would be entirely unprotected, leading to a high risk of exploitation.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
  • No entry points with authentication
Vulnerabilities
None known

Keyword Filter Security Vulnerabilities

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

Keyword Filter Code Analysis

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

Keyword Filter Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentkeyword-filter.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Keyword Filter Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedMar 7, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Keyword Filter Developer Profile

williamlong

4 plugins · 90 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Keyword Filter

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Keyword Filter