Remove tags taxonomy Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-tags-taxonomy

This plugin removes/unsets the post_tags taxonomy from the admin panel in case you (or your client) are not using them.

10 active installs v1.6 PHP + WP 3.5.0+ Updated Apr 18, 2017
tagstaxonomies
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove tags taxonomy Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove tags taxonomy 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-tags-taxonomy" v1.6 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the analysis indicates a complete lack of SQL injection vulnerabilities through the exclusive use of prepared statements for all database queries. The minimal attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, further reduces potential exposure. This thoroughness suggests diligent security practices during development.

The vulnerability history also reflects positively on the plugin, with no recorded CVEs. This indicates a history of stability and security, or at least a lack of publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. While the lack of specific code signals like nonce or capability checks is noted, it's in the context of a seemingly very small attack surface, which might mitigate the immediate risk. Overall, this plugin appears to be well-secured, with no immediate critical or high-risk issues apparent from the provided data. However, it's always prudent to maintain vigilance and ensure plugins are kept up-to-date, even if no past vulnerabilities are reported.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove tags taxonomy Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove tags taxonomy 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 tags taxonomy Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitremove-tags-taxonomy.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

Remove tags taxonomy Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedApr 18, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Remove tags taxonomy Developer Profile

Joan Boluda

9 plugins · 7K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remove tags taxonomy

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

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Version Parameters
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove tags taxonomy