WP Search Tags Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/search-tags

This wordpress plugin ensures tags associated with a post are searched when users perform search using the out-of-box wordpress search feature.

100 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 2.3+ Updated Aug 29, 2010
postsearch-tags
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Search Tags Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "search-tags" plugin v1.2 exhibits a very strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no detected attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the absence of dangerous functions, direct SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and file operations, coupled with proper output escaping, indicates a well-written and secure codebase. The plugin also shows no signs of external HTTP requests, non-existent nonce checks, or capability checks, further reinforcing its secure design. The taint analysis also found no vulnerabilities, with zero unsanitized paths and no critical or high-severity flows. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no known CVEs, indicating a consistent track record of security. The complete lack of any reported vulnerabilities or common vulnerability types over time is a significant positive indicator. This plugin appears to have been developed with security as a primary concern, demonstrating excellent practices across the board.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Search Tags Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Search Tags 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

WP Search Tags Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterposts_wherewp-search-tags.php:11
filterposts_joinwp-search-tags.php:12
filterposts_groupbywp-search-tags.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

WP Search Tags Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.01
Last updatedAug 29, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads13K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

WP Search Tags Developer Profile

jesseheap

2 plugins · 110 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Search Tags

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Search Tags