Moderate Trackbacks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/moderate-trackbacks

Automatically puts all trackbacks into the comment moderation queue.

30 active installs v1.21 PHP + WP + Updated Jun 4, 2010
moderatetrackbacks
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Moderate Trackbacks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Moderate Trackbacks 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 moderate-trackbacks plugin v1.21 demonstrates an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified entry points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, or file operations is a significant strength. Furthermore, the complete lack of known CVEs, past or present, indicates a well-maintained and secure plugin.

The static analysis reveals no exploitable attack surface, as all identified code signals are positive. Specifically, the 100% usage of prepared statements for SQL queries and proper output escaping are best practices that mitigate common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. The absence of taint analysis findings further reinforces the impression of secure code execution.

While the plugin's current security appears excellent, it's important to note that the absence of certain security checks like nonces and capability checks on its (non-existent) entry points isn't necessarily a weakness in this specific case, given the lack of any attack surface. However, if the plugin were to be extended in the future, incorporating these checks would be crucial. Overall, moderate-trackbacks v1.21 presents as a highly secure plugin with no immediate security concerns based on the data provided.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Moderate Trackbacks Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Moderate Trackbacks Release Timeline

v1.21Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Moderate Trackbacks 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 Trackbacks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterpre_comment_approvedmoderate-trackbacks.php:20
Maintenance & Trust

Moderate Trackbacks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedJun 4, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Moderate Trackbacks 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 Trackbacks

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 Moderate Trackbacks