Moderate Pingbacks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/moderate-pingbacks

Automatically puts all pingbacks into the comment moderation queue.

50 active installs v1.22 PHP + WP + Updated Jun 4, 2010
moderatepingbacks
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Moderate Pingbacks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the 'moderate-pingbacks' plugin v1.22 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and all outputs are properly escaped. Crucially, there are no identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are unprotected, nor are there any cron events. Taint analysis also indicates zero flows with unsanitized paths across all severity levels. This suggests a well-hardened codebase with minimal exposure to common attack vectors.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with a complete absence of any known CVEs. This track record, coupled with the robust static analysis findings, indicates a proactive and effective approach to security by the developers. The lack of critical or high-severity vulnerabilities historically further reinforces this positive assessment.

In conclusion, 'moderate-pingbacks' v1.22 appears to be a highly secure plugin. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, the absence of common code-level vulnerabilities like raw SQL or unescaped output, and its clean historical security record. While the absence of many common security checks might seem like a concern, in this context, it likely reflects a plugin that operates in a way that doesn't necessitate these checks due to its limited functionality and lack of direct user interaction points. The plugin's current state presents a very low-risk profile.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Moderate Pingbacks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Moderate Pingbacks 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

Moderate Pingbacks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterpreprocess_commentmoderate-pingbacks.php:35
filterpre_comment_approvedmoderate-pingbacks.php:36
Maintenance & Trust

Moderate Pingbacks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedJun 4, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs50
Developer Profile

Moderate Pingbacks Developer Profile

Nick Momrik

12 plugins · 3K total installs

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

How We Detect Moderate Pingbacks

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
mdv_is_pingback
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Moderate Pingbacks