
Random Post on Refresh Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/random-post-on-refreshShow a random post on every page load.
Is Random Post on Refresh Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Random Post on Refresh has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "random-post-on-refresh" plugin, version 1.2.3, exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) and the complete lack of taint analysis findings indicate that the plugin is well-designed with minimal exposure to external input. Furthermore, the code signals show a commitment to secure coding practices, with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and all output being properly escaped. The presence of a capability check also suggests some level of authorization consideration. The plugin also boasts a clean vulnerability history, with no known CVEs, indicating a history of stability and security. Overall, this plugin appears to be exceptionally secure, with no readily apparent weaknesses based on the provided data. The only minor observation is the absence of nonce checks, which might be a missed opportunity for added security in specific scenarios, though with no entry points, this is a theoretical concern rather than a practical one.
Key Concerns
- Missing nonce checks
Random Post on Refresh Security Vulnerabilities
Random Post on Refresh Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Random Post on Refresh Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 4
Maintenance & Trust
Random Post on Refresh Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Random Post on Refresh Developer Profile
8 plugins · 12K total installs
How We Detect Random Post on Refresh
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
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