MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/maxicharts-gravity-view-add-on

Extends MaxiCharts plugin with feature to filter entries on Gravity View approval status. Requires installation of both [Maxicharts](https://wordpress …

40 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Apr 19, 2018
add-ongravitymaxichartsview
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "maxicharts-gravity-view-add-on" v1.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of any identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests. All SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped, indicating robust data handling and prevention of common injection vulnerabilities. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting a well-maintained and secure plugin.

While the plugin appears very secure, it's important to note that the analysis revealed a complete absence of nonce and capability checks. Although there are currently no exposed entry points for these checks to be relevant, this represents a potential weakness should the plugin evolve and introduce new functionalities that create such points. In summary, the plugin is highly secure in its current version, with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities identified. The main area for consideration is the lack of authorization checks, which, while not an issue now, could become one if the plugin's attack surface expands in the future.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on Security Vulnerabilities

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

MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on 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

MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtermcharts_filter_gf_entriesmcharts_gv_add_on.php:32
Maintenance & Trust

MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedApr 19, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs40
Developer Profile

MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on Developer Profile

termel

14 plugins · 800 total installs

83
trust score
Avg Security Score
84/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about MaxiCharts Gravity View Add-on