PostTally Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/posttally

A plugin that adds a [post_count] shortcode to display the total number of published posts.

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Jun 2, 2025
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PostTally Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'posttally' v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, and the proper escaping of all outputs are commendable practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity CVEs, and no recent security issues have been reported. This suggests a well-developed and conscientiously maintained plugin that prioritizes secure coding standards.

While the static analysis indicates a very low risk profile, it's important to note the presence of a single shortcode as the only entry point. Although it's reported as unprotected, the lack of any other identified attack vectors or taint flows mitigates this concern significantly in the current version. The absence of nonce checks and capability checks, while common in simpler plugins, could become a concern if the shortcode's functionality were to expand or handle sensitive data in future versions. However, based solely on the current data, the plugin appears to be secure.

In conclusion, 'posttally' v1.0.0 demonstrates excellent security hygiene, with no identified vulnerabilities or significant risks in its code. The plugin's minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices make it appear safe for use. The only minor area for potential future attention would be the reinforcement of access controls around its shortcode functionality if its scope were to increase.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected shortcode identified
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

PostTally Security Vulnerabilities

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

PostTally Release Timeline

v1.0.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

PostTally Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

PostTally Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[post_count] posttally.php:37
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitposttally.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

PostTally Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedJun 2, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads312

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

PostTally Developer Profile

CodeRevolution

7 plugins · 380 total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
143 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PostTally

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
[post_count]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PostTally