Limit Revision Publishing Security & Risk Analysis

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Limit Revision Publishing restricts edits made by users without the publish_{post_type} capability.

10 active installs v1.1.10 PHP + WP 3.9+ Updated Oct 31, 2024
capabilitylimitpermissionspublishrevision
92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Limit Revision Publishing Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Limit Revision Publishing has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "limit-revision-publishing" plugin v1.1.10 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points into the plugin that are unprotected, meaning all potential interaction points with the plugin are behind authentication checks. The code demonstrates excellent security practices with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no observed file operations or external HTTP requests, reducing the plugin's potential for side-channel attacks. The taint analysis also shows no identified vulnerabilities. The complete absence of any recorded CVEs, past or present, further reinforces the perception of a secure plugin. The only potential area for minor concern is the bundling of Select2 v4.0.13, which is an older version and could theoretically harbor undiscovered vulnerabilities. However, without more specific information about the known vulnerabilities in that particular version, this remains a low-level concern. Overall, this plugin appears to be exceptionally well-developed from a security perspective, adhering to best practices across all analyzed areas.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled outdated library (Select2 v4.0.13)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Limit Revision Publishing Security Vulnerabilities

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

Limit Revision Publishing 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
1

Bundled Libraries

Select24.0.13
Attack Surface

Limit Revision Publishing Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Limit Revision Publishing Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedOct 31, 2024
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Limit Revision Publishing Developer Profile

Paul Ryan

5 plugins · 45K total installs

76
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
961 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Limit Revision Publishing

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Limit Revision Publishing