Post types / taxonomies intersections Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/post-types-taxonomies-intersections

Allow to create intersections between a post type and a taxonomy with url such as :

10 active installs v2.1 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Nov 7, 2016
cptcustomintersectionposttype
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Post types / taxonomies intersections Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Post types / taxonomies intersections has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "post-types-taxonomies-intersections" plugin v2.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any known CVEs and a complete lack of taint flows with unsanitized paths are very positive indicators. The plugin also demonstrates good practices regarding SQL queries, utilizing prepared statements exclusively, and a high percentage of properly escaped output. Furthermore, the lack of file operations and external HTTP requests reduces potential attack vectors.

However, there are a few areas that warrant attention. The presence of the `create_function` function is a significant concern, as it can be a source of remote code execution vulnerabilities if not handled with extreme care, although no specific exploit is identified here. Additionally, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all potential entry points, while the static analysis reports zero entry points, suggests either a very minimal plugin or a lack of explicit security controls for any future additions or interactions. While the vulnerability history is clean, this is often a reflection of prior versions or the specific analysis performed, and the `create_function` remains a risk.

In conclusion, the plugin is currently in a relatively safe state with no demonstrated vulnerabilities or critical code flaws. The primary weakness lies in the use of `create_function` and the lack of explicit security checks (nonces and capabilities) which could become a problem if the plugin's functionality expands or if future analyses reveal exploitable paths. The plugin developer should consider refactoring the code to avoid `create_function` and implement robust security checks.

Key Concerns

  • Use of create_function
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Post types / taxonomies intersections Security Vulnerabilities

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

Post types / taxonomies intersections Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
43 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_action( 'widgets_init', create_function( '', 'return register_widget("PTTI_Widget_Custom_Terms_Lpost-types-taxonomies-intersections.php:50

Output Escaping

91% escaped47 total outputs
Attack Surface

Post types / taxonomies intersections Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actiongenerate_rewrite_rulesinc\class-client.php:9
actionparse_queryinc\class-client.php:10
actionquery_varsinc\class-client.php:11
actiontemplate_redirectinc\class-client.php:94
filterredirect_canonicalinc\class-client.php:95
actionwidgets_initpost-types-taxonomies-intersections.php:50
actionplugins_loadedpost-types-taxonomies-intersections.php:52
Maintenance & Trust

Post types / taxonomies intersections Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedNov 7, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Post types / taxonomies intersections Developer Profile

benjaminniess

4 plugins · 1K total installs

80
trust score
Avg Security Score
80/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Post types / taxonomies intersections

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/post-types-taxonomies-intersections/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/post-types-taxonomies-intersections/js/client.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/post-types-taxonomies-intersections/js/client.js
Version Parameters
post-types-taxonomies-intersections/css/style.css?ver=post-types-taxonomies-intersections/js/client.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
PTTI_Client
FAQ

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