No Category Base (WPML) Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/no-category-base-wpml

This plugin removes the mandatory 'Category Base' from your category permalinks. It's compatible with WPML.

100K active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Nov 7, 2025
category-basecategory-permalinkscategory-slugcategory-url
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is No Category Base (WPML) Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

No Category Base (WPML) has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "no-category-base-wpml" v1.4 plugin reveals an exceptionally clean codebase from a security perspective. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL queries are all properly prepared, output is consistently escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests. Crucially, the plugin exhibits zero attack surface points that are not protected by authentication or capability checks. The taint analysis also shows no evidence of vulnerabilities. The plugin's vulnerability history is also clear, with no recorded CVEs, which further bolsters its secure profile.

This lack of identified security flaws across multiple analysis dimensions suggests the developers have followed best practices diligently. The absence of any untrusted input handling points, direct database interactions without preparation, or unescaped output is commendable. The comprehensive lack of detected vulnerabilities in its history reinforces this, indicating a consistent focus on security. While the plugin appears very secure based on this analysis, it's always important to remember that static analysis is not exhaustive and real-world exploitation vectors can sometimes be missed. However, based on the provided data, the plugin exhibits a strong security posture with no immediate concerns.

Vulnerabilities
None known

No Category Base (WPML) Security Vulnerabilities

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

No Category Base (WPML) 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

No Category Base (WPML) Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 8
actioncreated_categoryno-category-base-wpml.php:41
actiondelete_categoryno-category-base-wpml.php:42
actionedited_categoryno-category-base-wpml.php:43
actioninitno-category-base-wpml.php:44
filtercategory_rewrite_rulesno-category-base-wpml.php:47
filterquery_varsno-category-base-wpml.php:48
filterrequestno-category-base-wpml.php:49
filterterms_clausesno-category-base-wpml.php:97
Maintenance & Trust

No Category Base (WPML) Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedNov 7, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads857K

Community Trust

Rating92/100
Number of ratings33
Active installs100K
Developer Profile

No Category Base (WPML) Developer Profile

DigitalME

20 plugins · 140K total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
3200 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect No Category Base (WPML)

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about No Category Base (WPML)