Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts Security & Risk Analysis

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Restricts contributors from viewing or editing their posts after the posts are scheduled to publish.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Nov 20, 2013
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts 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 plugin "restrict-contributors-from-scheduled-posts" v1.1 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates robust output escaping and the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries, minimizing common web application vulnerabilities. The plugin also appears to have a minimal attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed without proper authentication or permission checks.

The vulnerability history is also a significant strength, with zero known CVEs recorded. This indicates a history of well-written and secure code, or a strong track record of timely patching and security awareness. The lack of any recorded common vulnerability types further reinforces this positive trend. The analysis of capability checks suggests that the plugin correctly enforces user permissions where necessary, adding another layer of security.

In conclusion, this plugin appears to be very secure, adhering to many best practices. The comprehensive static analysis reveals no immediate or obvious security flaws. The clean vulnerability history reinforces the impression of a well-maintained and secure plugin. There are no apparent weaknesses identified in the provided data that would warrant security concerns.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts Security Vulnerabilities

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

Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_print_stylesrestrict-contributors.php:34
filterpre_get_postsrestrict-contributors.php:35
Maintenance & Trust

Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedNov 20, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts Developer Profile

Johnathon Williams

3 plugins · 40 total installs

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

How We Detect Restrict Contributors from Scheduled Posts

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FAQ

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