Really Simple Tweet Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-tweet

Adds simple function to send a tweet. Accepts Twitter username and password as parameters, or gets them from Twitter Tools if available.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.x+ Updated Jul 14, 2010
functiontweettwittertwitter-tools
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Really Simple Tweet Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "really-simple-tweet" v1.0 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or nonce/capability checks on any entry points suggests a highly secure coding practice. Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is completely clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a mature and well-maintained codebase with no known security flaws. The complete lack of any identified taint flows further solidifies the impression of a secure plugin. However, the analysis does note a complete absence of any entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. While this contributes to a zero attack surface, it also means the plugin might not be performing any functional actions that would typically require security considerations. In conclusion, the plugin appears exceptionally secure, with no apparent vulnerabilities or risky coding practices evident. The lack of any historical vulnerabilities is a significant positive indicator. The only potential area for a minor concern, though not a security risk itself, is the complete absence of any functional entry points, which might imply a very limited scope or purpose for the plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Really Simple Tweet Security Vulnerabilities

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

Really Simple Tweet Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Really Simple Tweet 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

Really Simple Tweet Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Really Simple Tweet Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.0
Last updatedJul 14, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Really Simple Tweet Developer Profile

roggie

4 plugins · 230 total installs

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

How We Detect Really Simple Tweet

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
You must pass some text to simple_tweet when you invoke the function. E.g. simple_tweet("string_to_tweet")Function simple_tweet: Twitter login failed. You must configure Twitter Tools with your Twitter username and password, or supply this information when calling simple_tweet. E.g. simple_tweet( "text_to_tweet", "your_Twitter_username","your_twitter_password")
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Really Simple Tweet