PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/prepublish-checks-by-kgaurav

A plugin that checks to ensure variety of conditions are being met before any new post can be published.Eg-Minimum Title length,Featured Image,etc.

0 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 4.1+ Updated Unknown
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The prepublish-checks-by-kgaurav plugin version 1.0.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero attack surface and no unprotected entry points. The code demonstrates excellent security practices with zero dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and 100% proper output escaping. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or indications of missing nonce or capability checks, which are common areas for vulnerabilities.

The taint analysis also reveals no concerning flows, indicating that data is being handled securely within the plugin's codebase. The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with zero known CVEs and no past vulnerabilities recorded. This lack of historical issues, combined with the robust static analysis, suggests that the developers have a good understanding of secure coding principles.

Overall, the plugin appears to be very secure. The absence of any identified vulnerabilities or insecure coding practices in the static analysis and taint flows, along with a clean vulnerability history, points to a low-risk plugin. The primary strength lies in its minimal attack surface and adherence to fundamental security best practices. There are no discernible weaknesses based on the data provided.

Vulnerabilities
None known

PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Security Vulnerabilities

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

PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped18 total outputs
Attack Surface

PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actiontransition_post_statusprepublish-checks-by-kgaurav.php:42
actionadmin_initprepublish-checks-by-kgaurav.php:107
actionadmin_menuprepublish-checks-by-kgaurav.php:108
Maintenance & Trust

PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version7.4
Downloads901

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Alternatives

PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Alternatives

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Developer Profile

PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav Developer Profile

kgaurav6791

1 plugin · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PrePublish Checks by Kgaurav