Nix Prefix Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/nix-prefix

A super-simple plugin to remove the "Category:" prefix text on archive page titles.

20 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 4.1+ Updated May 7, 2019
archivearchivescategorytagtext
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Nix Prefix Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Nix Prefix 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

The nix-prefix v0.1.0 plugin exhibits a remarkably clean static analysis profile, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices. The complete absence of identified dangerous functions, SQL queries (or 100% prepared statements if any were present), file operations, external HTTP requests, and a lack of any identified taint flows suggest a codebase with minimal immediate exploitable weaknesses. Furthermore, the plugin boasts zero known CVEs, with no history of vulnerabilities of any severity, which is a significant positive indicator of its current security maturity. The lack of a substantial attack surface through AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes also contributes to its robust security posture. However, it's important to note that the plugin's limited functionality might be a contributing factor to its clean record, and the absence of capability checks and nonce checks, while not an immediate flaw in the absence of exposed entry points, could become a concern if the plugin were to be expanded in the future without incorporating these essential security mechanisms.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Nix Prefix Security Vulnerabilities

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

Nix Prefix Release Timeline

v0.1.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Nix Prefix 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

Nix Prefix Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterget_the_archive_titlenix-prefix.php:37
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsnix-prefix.php:45
Maintenance & Trust

Nix Prefix Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedMay 7, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Nix Prefix Developer Profile

sarah semark

1 plugin · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Nix Prefix

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/nix-prefix/style.css
Version Parameters
nix-prefix-style?ver=nix-prefix/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
nix-prefix
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Nix Prefix