Plain Text Custom Post Type Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/plain-text-custom-post-type

Adds a custom post type for plain text files that can be used for JavaScript or CSS.

10 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Oct 12, 2012
cptcssjavascriptposttext
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Plain Text Custom Post Type Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Plain Text Custom Post Type has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'plain-text-custom-post-type' plugin, version 0.2, exhibits a remarkably clean static analysis report, indicating a strong adherence to secure coding practices. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, or SQL queries not using prepared statements is highly commendable. Furthermore, the complete lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the presence of 100% properly escaped output signals a robust defense against common web vulnerabilities. The plugin also demonstrates a minimal attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be exploited.

Adding to this positive assessment is the plugin's vulnerability history, which is entirely clear. The absence of any known CVEs, past or present, suggests a well-maintained codebase that has not been a target or source of security issues. This history, combined with the static analysis findings, points to a plugin that is currently very secure.

While the current state of this plugin is excellent, it's important to acknowledge that even well-written code can have undiscovered vulnerabilities. The lack of any detected issues, particularly in taint analysis, might also be attributed to a very limited code complexity or functionality. However, based on the provided data, 'plain-text-custom-post-type' v0.2 presents a low-risk profile. The primary strength lies in its proactive secure coding and zero-incident history.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Plain Text Custom Post Type Security Vulnerabilities

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

Plain Text Custom Post Type Release Timeline

v0.2Current
v0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Plain Text Custom Post Type 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

Plain Text Custom Post Type Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 14
actioninitplain-text-cpt.php:17
filteruser_can_richeditplain-text-cpt.php:18
actionmedia_buttons_contextplain-text-cpt.php:19
actionload-post-new.phpplain-text-cpt.php:20
actionload-post.phpplain-text-cpt.php:21
actionpost_submitbox_misc_actionsplain-text-cpt.php:22
actionsave_postplain-text-cpt.php:23
filterthe_contentplain-text-cpt.php:24
actionget_headerplain-text-cpt.php:29
actionget_headerplain-text-cpt.php:30
actionmanage_posts_custom_columnplain-text-cpt.php:32
actionmanage_edit-plain_text_post_columnsplain-text-cpt.php:33
filterquicktags_settingsplain-text-cpt.php:91
actionadmin_footerplain-text-cpt.php:94
Maintenance & Trust

Plain Text Custom Post Type Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedOct 12, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Plain Text Custom Post Type Developer Profile

Ryan

4 plugins · 430 total installs

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

How We Detect Plain Text Custom Post Type

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/plain-text-custom-post-type/jquery.textarea.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/plain-text-custom-post-type/jquery.textarea.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
name="plain_text_cpt_content_type"name="plain_text_insert"
JS Globals
jQuery
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Plain Text Custom Post Type