Simple Consent Mode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-consent-mode

Simple Consent Mode helps integrate GTM Consent Mode v2 on your website.

200 active installs v1.3.2 PHP 8.0+ WP 6.0+ Updated Oct 28, 2025
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Consent Mode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5mo ago
Risk Assessment

The simple-consent-mode plugin v1.3.2 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, with a high percentage of properly escaped output and a significant number of nonce and capability checks for its entry points. The absence of known CVEs and the lack of reported vulnerabilities in its history further indicate a well-maintained and secure codebase.

However, a few areas warrant attention. The presence of 4 SQL queries, with 50% not using prepared statements, presents a potential risk for SQL injection vulnerabilities, although no such issues were flagged in the taint analysis. Additionally, the plugin utilizes a bundled library (Select2), which, if outdated or not properly maintained, could introduce security risks. The limited attack surface and lack of directly flagged critical issues in the static analysis are positive signs, but the identified areas for improvement should be addressed to maintain a robust security profile.

Key Concerns

  • SQL queries not using prepared statements
  • Bundled library (Select2) potentially outdated
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Consent Mode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Consent Mode Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
2
2 prepared
Unescaped Output
14
283 escaped
Nonce Checks
5
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

Select2

SQL Query Safety

50% prepared4 total queries

Output Escaping

95% escaped297 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
update_taxonomy_options (includes\iworks\options\options.php:1484)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Simple Consent Mode Attack Surface

Entry Points4
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 3

authwp_ajax_simple_consent_mode_save_logincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:48
noprivwp_ajax_simple_consent_mode_save_logincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:49
authwp_ajax_iworks_rate_buttonincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:113

Shortcodes 1

[scm_link_to_show] includes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:54
WordPress Hooks 33
actioninitincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode-base.php:108
actioninitincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:42
actionwp_headincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:43
actionwp_footerincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:44
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:45
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:46
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:47
actionshutdownincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:50
actionadmin_initincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:60
filtersimple-consent-mode/is_activeincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:64
filteriworks_rate_notice_logo_styleincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:68
filteriworks/option/get/simple-consent-mode.php/index/d_logoincludes\iworks\class-simple-consent-mode.php:72
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\iworks\options\options.php:87
actionadmin_headincludes\iworks\options\options.php:88
actionadmin_menuincludes\iworks\options\options.php:89
actionadmin_noticesincludes\iworks\options\options.php:90
filterscreen_layout_columnsincludes\iworks\options\options.php:91
actionload-index.phpincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:111
actioniworks-register-pluginincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:112
actionadmin_initincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:114
filteriworks_rate_assistanceincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:118
filteriworks_rate_loveincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:119
filteriworks_rate_advertising_ogincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:125
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:190
actionadmin_noticesincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:191
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:200
actionadmin_noticesincludes\iworks\rate\rate.php:201
actionadmin_print_scriptsincludes\iworks\simple-consent-mode\class-simple-consent-mode-log-export.php:32
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\iworks\simple-consent-mode\class-simple-consent-mode-wp-admin.php:34
actionadmin_initincludes\iworks\simple-consent-mode\class-simple-consent-mode-wp-admin.php:35
actionadmin_initincludes\iworks\simple-consent-mode\class-simple-consent-mode-wp-admin.php:36
actionadmin_initincludes\iworks\simple-consent-mode\class-simple-consent-mode-wp-admin.php:37
filterplugin_row_metaincludes\iworks\simple-consent-mode\class-simple-consent-mode-wp-admin.php:38
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Consent Mode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedOct 28, 2025
PHP min version8.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Simple Consent Mode Developer Profile

Marcin Pietrzak

20 plugins · 89K total installs

77
trust score
Avg Security Score
97/100
Avg Patch Time
274 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Consent Mode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-consent-mode/assets/styles/simple-consent-mode-frontend.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-consent-mode/assets/scripts/simple-consent-mode-frontend.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-consent-mode/assets/scripts/simple-consent-mode-frontend.js
Version Parameters
simple-consent-mode/assets/styles/simple-consent-mode-frontend.css?ver=simple-consent-mode/assets/scripts/simple-consent-mode-frontend.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-namedata-version
JS Globals
dataLayergtag
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/simple-consent-mode/
Shortcode Output
[scm_link_to_show]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Consent Mode