rtSyntax Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/rtsyntax

A no-fuss, lightweight, fast and optimised syntax highlighter for WordPress

10 active installs v1.0.5 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jun 4, 2015
code-highlighterhighlighterhighlightingsyntaxsyntax-highlighter
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is rtSyntax Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

rtSyntax has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The rtsyntax plugin version 1.0.5 exhibits an exceptionally clean static analysis report. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices with zero dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all outputs properly escaped. File operations and external HTTP requests are also absent. The plugin also reports no known vulnerabilities or CVEs, indicating a history of security diligence. This combination of a minimal attack surface and strong coding practices suggests a very low-risk profile. However, the absence of nonce and capability checks, while not a direct risk given the lack of entry points, could become a concern if future versions introduce new functionalities without proper security mechanisms in place. The plugin's current state is highly secure.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce Checks Present
  • No Capability Checks Present
Vulnerabilities
None known

rtSyntax Security Vulnerabilities

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

rtSyntax 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

rtSyntax Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_initrtsyntax.php:18
actionadmin_menurtsyntax.php:19
filtermce_external_pluginsrtsyntax.php:21
filtermce_buttonsrtsyntax.php:22
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsrtsyntax.php:24
actionwp_headrtsyntax.php:25
actionthe_contentrtsyntax.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

rtSyntax Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedJun 4, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating76/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs10
Developer Profile

rtSyntax Developer Profile

rtCamp

19 plugins · 119K total installs

75
trust score
Avg Security Score
94/100
Avg Patch Time
883 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect rtSyntax

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/default.css/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/arta.css/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/ascetic.css/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/brown_paper.css/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/dark.css/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/far.css/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/github.css/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/css/googlecode.css+20 more
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/js/rtsyntax.js/wp-content/plugins/rtsyntax/js/highlight.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
no-highlight
JS Globals
hljs
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about rtSyntax