MarkdownBar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/markdownbar

Adds a toolbar of buttons to the Text (HTML) edit which generate Markdown syntax

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.9+ Updated Apr 21, 2015
formattingmarkdownwysiwyg
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is MarkdownBar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the "markdownbar" v1.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The absence of any identified attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events suggests a minimalist design that inherently limits potential exploitation. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the attack surface. The comprehensive taint analysis showing zero unsanitized flows reinforces this positive assessment. The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with no known CVEs, past or present, indicating a lack of previously discovered exploitable weaknesses. While the absence of nonce and capability checks is noted, this is directly attributable to the plugin having no exposed entry points, thus rendering these checks unnecessary in its current form. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and robust secure coding practices. The primary weakness, if it can be called that, is the *absence* of common security checks (nonces, capabilities) which are irrelevant due to the *absence* of entry points. This is a testament to thoughtful design rather than a security flaw.

Vulnerabilities
None known

MarkdownBar Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

MarkdownBar Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

MarkdownBar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-markdownbar.php:100
filterquicktags_settingsincludes\class-markdownbar.php:102
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptsincludes\class-markdownbar.php:103
Maintenance & Trust

MarkdownBar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedApr 21, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

MarkdownBar Developer Profile

crimson090

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect MarkdownBar

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/markdownbar/assets/css/admin.css
Version Parameters
markdownbar/assets/css/admin.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
QTags.addButtonlink_prompt_jshelp_popup_js
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about MarkdownBar