Ryans Simple CMS Security & Risk Analysis

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The Simple CMS plugin converts your WordPress admin panel into a simple CMS. This is aimed at web designers who want to provide a simple adminstration …

40 active installs v2.0.2 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Feb 20, 2018
admincmssimplestatictheme
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Ryans Simple CMS Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Ryans Simple CMS 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 'ryans-simple-cms' v2.0.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate robust development practices, with no dangerous functions used, all SQL queries employing prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests also reduces common vulnerability vectors. The presence of capability checks, even without nonce checks, suggests some level of access control is implemented.

The taint analysis shows zero flows, indicating no readily identifiable pathways for untrusted input to reach sensitive operations without proper sanitization. The vulnerability history is completely clear, with no recorded CVEs. This suggests a history of secure development or a lack of targeted research by vulnerability researchers. However, it is important to note that the lack of nonce checks on the zero identified AJAX handlers is a minor oversight, though currently inconsequential given the absence of any handlers. Overall, this plugin appears to be very securely coded, with no immediate critical or high risks apparent from this analysis. The primary strength lies in its minimal attack surface and diligent use of secure coding practices.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on AJAX handlers
Vulnerabilities
None known

Ryans Simple CMS Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Ryans Simple CMS Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Ryans Simple CMS Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_menuindex.php:56
actionwp_before_admin_bar_renderindex.php:57
actionadmin_menuindex.php:58
actionwp_headindex.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

Ryans Simple CMS Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.22
Last updatedFeb 20, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads25K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Ryans Simple CMS Developer Profile

Ryan Hellyer

14 plugins · 97K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Ryans Simple CMS

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- Ryans Simple CMS plugin for WordPress ... https://geek.hellyer.kiwi/products/simplecms/ -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ryans Simple CMS