Post Archive Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/post-archive

Add archive page for "Post".

30 active installs v0.3.2 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Aug 14, 2012
archivepermalink
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Post Archive Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Post Archive 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 'post-archive' plugin version 0.3.2 exhibits a strong static security posture with no identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests. The absence of any SQL queries using prepared statements is a significant positive indicator, as is the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs. This suggests a well-developed and maintained plugin that prioritizes secure coding practices.

However, a notable concern arises from the output escaping analysis, where 100% of the single identified output is not properly escaped. While the attack surface is minimal, an unescaped output can still lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if the data being output is user-controlled or comes from an untrusted source. Coupled with the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, this leaves a potential window for attackers to exploit this lack of sanitization. The plugin's perfect vulnerability history is reassuring, but the identified output escaping issue, while currently isolated, warrants attention.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output identified
  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Post Archive Security Vulnerabilities

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

Post Archive Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Post Archive Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 8
actioninitpost-archive.php:23
actioninitpost-archive.php:24
actionparse_querypost-archive.php:25
filterpost_type_archive_titlepost-archive.php:26
actionadmin_menupost-archive.php:27
actionadmin_initpost-archive.php:28
filteradmin_initpost-archive.php:29
actionupdate_option_permalink_structurepost-archive.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

Post Archive Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedAug 14, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Post Archive Developer Profile

Toro_Unit (Hiroshi Urabe)

23 plugins · 216K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Post Archive

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Post Archive