
Simple Attribution Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/simple-attributionA simple plugin to allow bloggers to add attribution to sourced posts.
Is Simple Attribution Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Simple Attribution has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "simple-attribution" v2.1.3 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries not using prepared statements, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, all output is properly escaped, and a nonce check is present, indicating good development practices for input validation and integrity.
The attack surface is minimal, with zero entry points identified, and crucially, zero unprotected entry points. The taint analysis also reveals no concerning flows. The plugin's vulnerability history is equally impressive, with no known CVEs recorded, further reinforcing its secure state. The plugin appears to follow best practices for secure WordPress plugin development, with a proactive approach to preventing common vulnerabilities.
While the plugin demonstrates excellent security, the complete lack of capability checks is a minor concern. Although the current attack surface is zero, this could become a weakness if new entry points are added in the future without proper authorization checks. Overall, "simple-attribution" v2.1.3 is a highly secure plugin, with its strengths far outweighing any minor potential weaknesses.
Key Concerns
- Missing capability checks
Simple Attribution Security Vulnerabilities
Simple Attribution Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Simple Attribution Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 11
Maintenance & Trust
Simple Attribution Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Simple Attribution Developer Profile
20 plugins · 140K total installs
How We Detect Simple Attribution
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Asset Fingerprints
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