Publicize With Hashtags Security & Risk Analysis

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Automatically append hashtags to content sent by Jetpack Publicize module. Hashtags will be created using post tags. Dupe and length check included.

200 active installs v0.1.4 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Aug 22, 2015
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Publicize With Hashtags Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Publicize With Hashtags 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 "publicize-with-hashtags" v0.1.4 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a diligent approach to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all outputs being properly escaped. The plugin also avoids file operations, external HTTP requests, and demonstrates a lack of reliance on bundled libraries, which can sometimes introduce vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history for this plugin is also exceptionally clean, with no known CVEs recorded across any severity levels. This lack of historical vulnerabilities, combined with the positive static analysis results, suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin. However, it's important to note the complete absence of capability checks and nonce checks. While the current attack surface is zero, if future versions introduce entry points, the lack of these fundamental security mechanisms could become a significant concern.

In conclusion, "publicize-with-hashtags" v0.1.4 appears to be a highly secure plugin with excellent coding practices and no known vulnerabilities. The main area for potential improvement lies in incorporating capability and nonce checks for future development, even if the current implementation doesn't present an immediate risk.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Publicize With Hashtags Security Vulnerabilities

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

Publicize With Hashtags 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

Publicize With Hashtags Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionsave_postpublicize-with-hashtags.php:100
Maintenance & Trust

Publicize With Hashtags Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedAug 22, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Publicize With Hashtags Developer Profile

Darkseal

1 plugin · 200 total installs

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

How We Detect Publicize With Hashtags

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

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