Multiple Tags Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/multiple-tags

Through this plugin, user can able to combine the repeated tags under the single group tag name

30 active installs v3.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Oct 20, 2014
group-tagsmultiple-tagstagtag-multipletagging
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Multiple Tags Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "multiple-tags" plugin v3.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture, with most code signals indicating good development practices. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, and file operations is commendable. Furthermore, the high percentage of properly escaped output and the presence of nonce and capability checks suggest a good awareness of common web vulnerabilities. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history, with no recorded CVEs, which is a positive indicator of its long-term security. However, a significant concern arises from the single AJAX handler that lacks authentication checks. This represents a direct and unprotected entry point into the plugin's functionality, which could be exploited if the handler performs any sensitive operations or manipulates data without proper authorization.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handler without auth check
Vulnerabilities
None known

Multiple Tags Security Vulnerabilities

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

Multiple Tags Release Timeline

v3.1Current
v3.0
v2.2
v2.1
v2.0
v1.1.1
v1.1
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Multiple Tags Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
122 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

98% escaped124 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

Multiple Tags Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_bc_save_bulk_editmultiple-tags.php:280
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_menumultiple-tags-menu.php:6
actionadmin_print_scripts-edit.phpmultiple-tags-menu.php:12
actionadd_meta_boxesmultiple-tags.php:97
actionsave_postmultiple-tags.php:220
filtermanage_posts_columnsmultiple-tags.php:221
actionquick_edit_custom_boxmultiple-tags.php:222
actionbulk_edit_custom_boxmultiple-tags.php:223
Maintenance & Trust

Multiple Tags Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedOct 20, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Multiple Tags Developer Profile

M A Vinoth Kumar

21 plugins · 4K total installs

68
trust score
Avg Security Score
84/100
Avg Patch Time
462 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Multiple Tags

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Multiple Tags