Does Members Only Posts have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No. All known vulnerabilities in Members Only Posts have been patched as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Members Only Posts compatible with WordPress 5.5.18?

According to WordPress.org data, Members Only Posts 1.0 has been tested up to WordPress 5.5.18. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is Members Only Posts compatible with PHP 5.6+?

Members Only Posts requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is Members Only Posts updated?

Members Only Posts was last updated on Aug 1, 2020. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Members Only Posts's security score?

Members Only Posts has a WP-Safety security score of 85/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

Members Only Posts Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/members-only-posts

Create posts that will only be displayed (and included in blog and search listings) for logged in members. Just add the special category Members Only …

10 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated Aug 1, 2020

members-only

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

Plugin page Download

Safety Verdict

Is Members Only Posts Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago

Risk Assessment

The 'members-only-posts' v1.0 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture, largely due to the absence of known vulnerabilities and the avoidance of overtly dangerous coding practices like raw SQL queries or external HTTP requests. The static analysis reveals a small attack surface, with no unprotected entry points identified, which is a strong indicator of good development hygiene. The plugin also does not appear to bundle any third-party libraries, mitigating risks associated with outdated or vulnerable dependencies.

Key Concerns

Low output escaping
No nonce checks
No capability checks

Vulnerabilities

None known

Members Only Posts Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Members Only Posts Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

6 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

14% escaped42 total outputs

Attack Surface

Members Only Posts Attack Surface

Entry Points2

Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[carrcomm_members_only] members-only.php:20

[carrcomm_site_news] members-only.php:21

WordPress Hooks 15

actionwidgets_initmembers-only-widgets.php:2

actionsave_postmembers-only-widgets.php:17

actiondeleted_postmembers-only-widgets.php:18

actionswitch_thememembers-only-widgets.php:19

actionsave_postmembers-only-widgets.php:134

actiondeleted_postmembers-only-widgets.php:135

actionswitch_thememembers-only-widgets.php:136

filterthe_contentmembers-only.php:15

filterthe_excerptmembers-only.php:16

filterget_the_excerptmembers-only.php:17

filterjetpack_seo_meta_tagsmembers-only.php:18

filterbp_get_activity_content_bodymembers-only.php:19

actionpre_get_postsmembers-only.php:22

actionadmin_initmembers-only.php:23

actionpre_get_postsmembers-only.php:80

Maintenance & Trust

Members Only Posts Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18

Last updatedAug 1, 2020

PHP min version5.6

Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100

Number of ratings1

Active installs10

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Developer Profile

Members Only Posts Developer Profile

davidfcarr

10 plugins · 490 total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

90/100

Avg Patch Time

527 days

View full developer profile

Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Members Only Posts

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

club_newspost-datepost-excerpt

Shortcode Output

<h2 class="club_news">Members Only

</h2>

<h3>

FAQ