PostLists-Extension EC3 Security & Risk Analysis

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This PostLists Extension provides orderby options, conditions and placeholders for the events created with Event Calendar 3 to be used for each post w …

10 active installs v2.1.1 PHP + WP + Updated Jun 19, 2009
categoriescategorypagepostposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PostLists-Extension EC3 Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

PostLists-Extension EC3 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 plugin "ple-ec3" v2.1.1 demonstrates an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points into the plugin's code, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped, indicating diligent secure coding practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, suggests a history of stable and secure development.

While the results are overwhelmingly positive, it's important to note that the analysis found zero taint flows and zero nonce or capability checks on entry points. This is directly related to the fact that no entry points were identified in the first place. If future versions introduce new entry points, it will be crucial to ensure they are adequately protected with appropriate authorization and input validation mechanisms. For this version, the plugin appears to be extremely secure, with no apparent weaknesses.

Vulnerabilities
None known

PostLists-Extension EC3 Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

PostLists-Extension EC3 Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries
Attack Surface

PostLists-Extension EC3 Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
filterple_fieldsple-ec3\ple-ec3.php:366
filterple_argsple-ec3\ple-ec3.php:367
filterple_postsple-ec3\ple-ec3.php:368
filterple_placeholdersple-ec3\ple-ec3.php:369
filterple_placeholdervalueple-ec3\ple-ec3.php:370
filterple_placeholderdescriptionple-ec3\ple-ec3.php:371
Maintenance & Trust

PostLists-Extension EC3 Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedJun 19, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

PostLists-Extension EC3 Developer Profile

reneade

5 plugins · 90 total installs

81
trust score
Avg Security Score
81/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PostLists-Extension EC3

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ple-ec3/ple-ec3.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PostLists-Extension EC3