Modal Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/modal

Enable modal pages and posts on your blog. Create modal forms for better calls to action!

20 active installs v1.0.7 PHP + WP 3.3.0+ Updated Jul 29, 2013
dialogmodalmodal-dialogmodal-pagemodal-post
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Modal Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "modal" plugin v1.0.7 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection risks due to prepared statements, and a lack of file operations or external HTTP requests are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the data shows 100% proper output escaping, meaning reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) is unlikely to be an issue.

The attack surface is minimal, with only one shortcode identified and no unprotected entry points. The taint analysis reporting zero flows, especially those with unsanitized paths or critical/high severity, is a significant strength. The plugin's vulnerability history is also completely clean, with no known CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development and maintenance.

Overall, the "modal" plugin v1.0.7 appears to be a very secure option. The primary area of potential, albeit minor, concern from the static analysis is the presence of a shortcode with no explicit mention of capability checks or nonce validation directly associated with its processing. While the overall entry points are low and unprotected ones are zero, shortcodes can sometimes be an avenue for unintended behavior if not properly secured. However, given the other strong signals, this is a very low risk.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode exists without explicit capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Modal Security Vulnerabilities

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

Modal Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

Modal Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[modal] modal.php:81
Maintenance & Trust

Modal Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJul 29, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Modal Developer Profile

David Riccitelli

3 plugins · 40 total installs

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

How We Detect Modal

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/modal/js/modal.js/wp-content/plugins/modal/css/jquery-ui-1.9.2.custom.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/modal/js/modal.js
Version Parameters
modal/js/modal.js?ver=modal/css/jquery-ui-1.9.2.custom.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
modal-dialog
Data Attributes
onclick
JS Globals
scmodal
Shortcode Output
<a class='' onclick='scmodal('
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Modal