Mini RSS Reader Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/mini-rss-reader

Just like the plugin Twitter for WordPress, this plugin reads an RSS feed and displays the time, title and trimmed description.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.1+ Updated Jun 21, 2009
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Mini RSS Reader Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The mini-rss-reader v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are exposed without authentication checks. The code also demonstrates adherence to secure coding practices by not using dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries with prepared statements, and properly escaping all output. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, no nonce or capability checks are missing, as there are no such entry points to secure. The taint analysis shows zero flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a lack of common injection vulnerabilities.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also exceptionally clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This absence of past vulnerabilities, combined with the robust static analysis results, suggests a well-developed and secure plugin. The only potential area for concern, albeit minor in this context, is the complete absence of nonces and capability checks. While this is perfectly acceptable given the lack of any exposed entry points, it means that should the plugin's functionality ever evolve to include such points, the developers will need to implement these security measures from scratch. Overall, mini-rss-reader v1.0 appears to be a very secure plugin with no immediate security risks identified.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Mini RSS Reader Security Vulnerabilities

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

Mini RSS Reader 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

Mini RSS Reader Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Mini RSS Reader Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.8
Last updatedJun 21, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Mini RSS Reader Developer Profile

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4 plugins · 50 total installs

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

How We Detect Mini RSS Reader

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mini RSS Reader