Search Taxonomy GT Security & Risk Analysis

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Search Taxonomy GT - This plugin adds a functionality inside the taxonomy metabox when inserting/editing posts for live taxonomy term search.

10 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Oct 16, 2013
gtpluginsmetaboxsearchtaxonomy
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Search Taxonomy GT Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "search-taxonomy-gt" plugin version 1.2 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. 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 adheres to secure coding practices with zero dangerous functions detected, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or detected issues with nonce or capability checks. The taint analysis also returned zero flows, indicating no identifiable pathways for unsanitized data to be processed.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally impressive, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a mature and well-maintained codebase that has not been a target for known exploits, or has been effectively secured. The complete absence of historical vulnerabilities, coupled with the robust static analysis results, indicates a high degree of confidence in the plugin's current security. However, it is important to note that the attack surface is reported as zero, which is an anomaly. While this is positive from a security perspective, it might also suggest limited functionality or a very specific use case, and it is worth verifying that all intended functionality is indeed covered within the scope of this analysis.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Search Taxonomy GT Security Vulnerabilities

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

Search Taxonomy GT 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 Taxonomy GT Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_initsearchTaxonomyGT.php:52
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssearchTaxonomyGT.php:66
Maintenance & Trust

Search Taxonomy GT Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedOct 16, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Search Taxonomy GT Developer Profile

GTPlugins

1 plugin · 10 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 Taxonomy GT

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/search-taxonomy-gt/css/searchTaxonomyGT.css/wp-content/plugins/search-taxonomy-gt/js/searchTaxonomyGT.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/search-taxonomy-gt/js/searchTaxonomyGT.js
Version Parameters
searchTaxonomyGT/style.css?ver=searchTaxonomyGT.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Search Taxonomy GT