Remove empty p tag Security & Risk Analysis

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This plugin remove extra p and br tags from the_content and the_excerpt.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated May 30, 2017
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Remove empty p tag Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove empty p tag has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remove-empty-p-tag" plugin version 1.0.0 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points in the attack surface, meaning there are no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be exploited. The code signals are also highly positive, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all outputs properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, and capability checks, while contributing to a minimal attack surface, also means these standard WordPress security mechanisms are not utilized within this plugin. Taint analysis shows no flows with unsanitized paths, indicating no immediate risks of code injection or data leakage.

The plugin's vulnerability history is completely clear, with zero known CVEs, unpatched vulnerabilities, or recorded common vulnerability types. This lack of historical issues, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a well-developed and secure plugin at this version. However, the complete absence of certain security checks like nonces and capability checks, while not a direct vulnerability in this case due to the zero attack surface, could be a concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand in the future without the implementation of these safeguards. Overall, this plugin appears to be highly secure for its current functionality.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove empty p tag Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove empty p tag 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

Remove empty p tag Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Remove empty p tag Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedMay 30, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Remove empty p tag Developer Profile

dev02ali

3 plugins · 100 total installs

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trust score
Avg Security Score
71/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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