Search by ID Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/search-by-id

Enables the user to search by post ID using the built-in search within the control panel. Works for all kinds of posts.

700 active installs v1.3 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Dec 20, 2018
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Search by ID Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "search-by-id" plugin v1.3 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis data. There are no identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are exposed without authentication checks. The code also demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or missing nonce/capability checks. Taint analysis further confirms the absence of critical or high-severity vulnerabilities related to unsanitized data flows. This clean static analysis, coupled with a history of zero known CVEs, suggests a highly secure and well-maintained plugin. The primary strength lies in its minimal attack surface and strict implementation of security best practices. A potential area for future scrutiny, though not indicated as a current weakness, would be the lack of any recorded vulnerability history which, while positive, offers no historical context for how the plugin handles security in real-world scenarios. Overall, this plugin appears exceptionally secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Search by ID Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Search by ID Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Search by ID 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

Search by ID Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterposts_wheresearch-by-id.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

Search by ID Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedDec 20, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads20K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings18
Active installs700
Developer Profile

Search by ID Developer Profile

Uffe Fey

2 plugins · 800 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Search by ID

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Search by ID