Published Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/published

A WordPress plugin to quickly and easily view all your published posts.

0 active installs v1.1.1 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2+ Updated Aug 20, 2021
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Published Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "published" v1.1.1 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or unescaped output, coupled with the complete lack of vulnerability history, indicates adherence to robust secure coding practices. The plugin also demonstrates a minimal attack surface, with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, further reducing potential entry points for attackers. The taint analysis showing zero flows with unsanitized paths reinforces the impression of well-sanitized code.

However, the most notable observation is the complete absence of any security mechanisms like nonce checks or capability checks. While the current attack surface is zero, this lack of built-in security measures presents a significant concern. If the plugin were to introduce any new functionality that exposed an entry point, it would be entirely unprotected by default. The vulnerability history being completely clear is a positive sign, suggesting the developers have historically maintained security. Nonetheless, the lack of any security checks is a notable weakness that could become critical if the plugin's functionality evolves.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Published Security Vulnerabilities

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

Published 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

Published Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_dashboard_setuppublished.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Published Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedAug 20, 2021
PHP min version5.6
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Published Developer Profile

Brad Parbs

16 plugins · 3K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Published

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
published-posts-widget-wrapperpublished-posts-widget
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Published