Remember My Template Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remember-my-template

Remembers the template that was selected when the theme was last used

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Jul 4, 2013
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remember My Template Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remember-my-template" v0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface, dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates excellent coding practices by utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all outputs, indicating a proactive approach to preventing common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS.

The vulnerability history is also a significant positive. With zero known CVEs, it suggests a history of stable and secure development. This lack of historical issues, combined with the clean static analysis, points towards a plugin that is likely well-maintained and resistant to known exploits. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and diligent use of secure coding practices.

However, the most notable concern arises from the complete absence of any nonce checks or capability checks. While the current analysis shows no direct entry points that would immediately exploit this, it represents a significant potential weakness. A plugin that relies solely on the absence of immediate exploit vectors without implementing fundamental security mechanisms like nonce and capability checks is vulnerable to being exploited if any new entry points are introduced in future updates or if attackers find indirect ways to trigger its functionality without meeting standard WordPress authorization requirements. This oversight, despite the otherwise clean code, represents the primary risk.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remember My Template Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remember My Template 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

Remember My Template Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionupdated_post_metaremember-my-template.php:37
actionadded_post_metaremember-my-template.php:38
filterget_post_metadataremember-my-template.php:70
Maintenance & Trust

Remember My Template Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJul 4, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Alternatives

Remember My Template Alternatives

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Developer Profile

Remember My Template Developer Profile

Stephen Harris

6 plugins · 23K total installs

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

How We Detect Remember My Template

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 Remember My Template