Minimalist editor Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/minimalist-editor

No fuzz post editor - more typewriter, less command prompt.

10 active installs v1.04 PHP 5.2+ WP 4.6+ Updated Oct 21, 2018
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Minimalist editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Minimalist editor 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 static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the "minimalist-editor" v1.04 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The complete absence of identifiable entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly reduces its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a commitment to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests. Notably, all SQL queries are prepared, and all outputs are properly escaped, indicating robust protection against common injection and XSS vulnerabilities. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, further solidifies this assessment. While the absence of nonce and capability checks is a potential point of concern if new entry points were ever introduced, the current design effectively mitigates this risk. The plugin's current state suggests a highly secure and well-developed component.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Minimalist editor Security Vulnerabilities

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

Minimalist editor 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

Minimalist editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_initminimalist-editor.php:24
actionadmin_menuminimalist-editor.php:33
actionadmin_initminimalist-editor.php:34
Maintenance & Trust

Minimalist editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedOct 21, 2018
PHP min version5.2
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Minimalist editor Developer Profile

Paul

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 Minimalist editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/minimalist-editor/css/minimalist-editor-main.css/wp-content/plugins/minimalist-editor/css/minimalist-editor-iframe.css/wp-content/plugins/minimalist-editor/js/minimalist-editor.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/minimalist-editor/js/minimalist-editor.js
Version Parameters
minimalist-editor/css/minimalist-editor-main.css?ver=minimalist-editor/css/minimalist-editor-iframe.css?ver=minimalist-editor/js/minimalist-editor.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wrap
Data Attributes
id="darkmode_0"id="sans_serif_2"
JS Globals
options
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Minimalist editor