Master Query Loop Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/master-query-loop

The plugin helps you to add advanced features to the WordPress core query loop block: get specific posts, popular posts and more!

0 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.9+ Updated Jun 12, 2023
blockblock-editorpopular-postsquery-loopspecific-posts
85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Master Query Loop Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'master-query-loop' plugin, version 1.0.1, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, proper utilization of prepared statements for all SQL queries, and 100% output escaping indicate robust coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, which suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The limited attack surface and the presence of capability checks also contribute positively to its security. However, a notable observation is the absence of nonce checks and the zero analysis of taint flows. While no critical issues were found, the lack of explicit checks for nonce validation on potential entry points (even if none are currently identified) and the absence of taint analysis could leave the plugin susceptible to unforeseen vulnerabilities if the attack surface were to expand or if existing code paths were to become exploitable through future modifications. Overall, the plugin appears to be secure for its current version and known history, but a proactive approach to implementing nonce checks and ensuring comprehensive taint analysis would further enhance its resilience.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Master Query Loop Security Vulnerabilities

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

Master Query Loop Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Master Query Loop Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped14 total outputs
Attack Surface

Master Query Loop Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 8
actionadmin_initinc/mql-setting.php:45
actionadmin_menuinc/mql-setting.php:116
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsmaster-query-loop.php:48
filterquery_loop_block_query_varsmaster-query-loop.php:79
filterpre_render_blockmaster-query-loop.php:83
actioninitmaster-query-loop.php:106
filterrest_post_querymaster-query-loop.php:109
actiontemplate_redirectmaster-query-loop.php:138
Maintenance & Trust

Master Query Loop Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedJun 12, 2023
PHP min version7.0
Downloads763

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Master Query Loop Developer Profile

dat09.vuquoc

2 plugins · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Master Query Loop

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/master-query-loop/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/master-query-loop/build/index.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/master-query-loop/build/index.js
Version Parameters
master-query-loop/build/index.js?ver=master-query-loop/build/index.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
mql_custom_data="custom"
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/master-query-loop/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Master Query Loop