Sectionize Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/sectionize

Parses HTML for sections demarcated by heading elements, wraps them in HTML5 section elements, and generates table of contents with links to each.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Dec 18, 2009
html5sectionsseotable-of-contentstoc
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Sectionize Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'sectionize' v1.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis data. It demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices by having no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations and external HTTP requests, coupled with zero taint analysis findings, suggests a low likelihood of common vulnerabilities like remote code execution or cross-site scripting arising from the plugin's code itself. The vulnerability history also shows a clean record with no past or present CVEs, reinforcing the perception of a secure plugin.

However, a notable concern is the complete lack of any security checks, including nonce checks and capability checks. While the current attack surface is zero and there are no exposed entry points, this indicates a potential for future vulnerabilities if new features or entry points are introduced without proper authorization and validation mechanisms. The plugin relies heavily on the absence of direct interaction points rather than implemented security controls. Therefore, while the current version appears very secure due to its minimal functionality and clean codebase, its future security will depend on the diligent implementation of security checks if its functionality expands.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Sectionize Security Vulnerabilities

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

Sectionize Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Sectionize Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterthe_contentsectionize.php:210
filtersectionize_toc_textsectionize.php:234
Maintenance & Trust

Sectionize Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.9.2
Last updatedDec 18, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Sectionize Developer Profile

Weston Ruter

22 plugins · 437K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
4499 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Sectionize

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/sectionize/sectionize.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/sectionize/sectionize.js
Version Parameters
sectionize/sectionize.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
toc
HTML Comments
<!-- It appears you started with a heading that is larger than one following it. --><!-- Headings must only be incremented one at a time! You went from <h
FAQ

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