
Review Mode Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/review-modeAdd mode to show pending posts in all archives for reviewing.
Is Review Mode Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Review Mode has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The 'review-mode' plugin v0.2.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of exploitable entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, especially those lacking authentication, significantly reduces the attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent adherence to security best practices, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, all output properly escaped, and a single nonce check present. The presence of four capability checks indicates a thoughtful approach to restricting access to certain functionalities. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs historically also points towards a well-maintained and secure codebase. The taint analysis showing zero flows, particularly those with unsanitized paths or critical/high severity, further solidifies this positive assessment. This plugin appears to be developed with security as a priority. There are no apparent weaknesses or concerns based on the provided data. The strengths, including a minimal attack surface, robust coding practices for data handling and access control, and a clean vulnerability history, collectively contribute to a very low-risk profile.
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Review Mode Developer Profile
23 plugins · 216K total installs
How We Detect Review Mode
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
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