Latest Posts by Author Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/latest-posts-by-author

Displays an unordered list of an author's latest posts.

100 active installs v0.9 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Jul 19, 2013
authorsposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Latest Posts by Author Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Latest Posts by Author has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "latest-posts-by-author" plugin v0.9 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries, and proper output escaping are all commendable security practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The limited attack surface, consisting solely of a shortcode with no apparent unauthenticated entry points, further contributes to its positive security profile.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Latest Posts by Author Security Vulnerabilities

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

Latest Posts by Author Release Timeline

v0.9Current
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Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Latest Posts by Author 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

Latest Posts by Author Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[latestbyauthor] latest-posts-by-author.php:105
Maintenance & Trust

Latest Posts by Author Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJul 19, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Latest Posts by Author Developer Profile

Alex Mansfield

3 plugins · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect Latest Posts by Author

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
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Shortcode Output
<ul class="latestbyauthor"><li><a href="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Latest Posts by Author