Posts in category menu Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/posts-in-category-menu

Hooks into Wordpress menuing system. Add sub menu items for all posts in a category menu item.

20 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jun 15, 2012
categoriesmenus
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Posts in category menu Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Posts in category menu 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 static analysis of the 'posts-in-category-menu' plugin version 0.2 indicates a strong security posture with no apparent vulnerabilities identified in the provided data. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries executed without prepared statements, and properly escaped output are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates robust security by implementing checks for capability and nonces, which are crucial for protecting against common WordPress exploits. The lack of external HTTP requests and file operations further minimizes its attack surface. The plugin's vulnerability history also shows a clean record, with no known CVEs. This suggests a well-developed and securely coded plugin. However, it's important to note that a lack of identified issues in static analysis does not guarantee absolute security. Comprehensive testing, including dynamic analysis and fuzzing, would provide a more definitive assessment. Despite this, based solely on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, this plugin appears to be a low-risk option.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Posts in category menu Security Vulnerabilities

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

Posts in category menu 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

Posts in category menu Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterwp_nav_menu_objectsposts-in-category-menu.php:31
Maintenance & Trust

Posts in category menu Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedJun 15, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Posts in category menu Developer Profile

queenvictoria

1 plugin · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Posts in category menu

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
current-menu-itemcurrent_post_item
HTML Comments
Copyright 2012 Laudanum (email : mr.snow@houseoflaudanum.com ) This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2, as published by the Free Software Foundation.+21 more
Data Attributes
type_labelobjectmenu_item_parentpost_typeguidpost_title+16 more
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Posts in category menu