Post Edit Toolbar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/post-edit-toolbar

Adds a pair of dropdowns 'Page list' and 'Post List' to the WordPress toolbar of the most recently edited pages, drafts, future sc …

80 active installs v1.4.12 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Dec 18, 2015
adminedit-postpostpoststoolbar
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Post Edit Toolbar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Post Edit Toolbar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'post-edit-toolbar' plugin version 1.4.12 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals a complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries not utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no observed file operations or external HTTP requests. The plugin also shows a lack of common vulnerabilities like missing nonce checks or capability checks in its entry points, which are reported as non-existent.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a consistent history of secure development and maintenance for this plugin. The absence of any vulnerabilities, even low severity ones, suggests a diligent approach to security by the developers.

In conclusion, based on the provided data, the 'post-edit-toolbar' plugin appears to be exceptionally secure. There are no identified risks in the static analysis, taint flows, or vulnerability history. The plugin exhibits excellent security practices, making it a highly reliable choice from a security perspective.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Post Edit Toolbar Security Vulnerabilities

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

Post Edit Toolbar Release Timeline

v1.2.2.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Post Edit Toolbar 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

Post Edit Toolbar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_bar_menupost-edit-toolbar.php:57
actionadmin_bar_menupost-edit-toolbar.php:58
filterplugin_row_metapost-edit-toolbar.php:422
Maintenance & Trust

Post Edit Toolbar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedDec 18, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings11
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Post Edit Toolbar Developer Profile

greghl

2 plugins · 90 total installs

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

How We Detect Post Edit Toolbar

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Post Edit Toolbar