Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE Security & Risk Analysis

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Removes those extra-tempting but extra-problematic buttons from tinyMCE, like font color, alignment, and other things that will wreck your style sheet …

10 active installs v1.0.6 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Mar 22, 2023
seotinymce
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remove-problematic-formatting-options-from-tinymce" plugin, v1.0.6, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has a zero-attack surface, meaning no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events are exposed, which significantly reduces the potential entry points for attackers. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a clean codebase with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all outputs properly escaped. There are also no file operations or external HTTP requests, further minimizing risk. The absence of vulnerability history, including CVEs, is a positive sign, suggesting a well-maintained and secure plugin. The primary area of concern, albeit minor, is the use of a bundled library, TinyMCE v1.0.6, which, while not explicitly flagged as vulnerable in this report, could potentially be a vector if an unpatched vulnerability exists within that specific version of TinyMCE. However, without explicit indications of such vulnerabilities, the overall risk is very low.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled outdated library
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE 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
1

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE1.0.6
Attack Surface

Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filtermce_buttonspixelovely_removetinymcebuttons.php:26
filtermce_buttons_2pixelovely_removetinymcebuttons.php:27
filtertiny_mce_before_initpixelovely_removetinymcebuttons.php:53
Maintenance & Trust

Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedMar 22, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE Developer Profile

Kim

3 plugins · 320 total installs

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

How We Detect Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
remove-problematic-formatting-options-from-tinymce/pixelovely_removetinymcebuttons.php?ver=1.0.6

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove Problematic Formatting Options From tinyMCE