Simple Post Lists Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-post-lists

Wordpress plugin that generates a really simple post list, divided by year. Use through shortcode.

0 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Jun 10, 2017
listsoverviewposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Post Lists Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The simple-post-lists v1.0 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture with no recorded vulnerabilities or critical code signals like dangerous functions or raw SQL queries. The complete absence of known CVEs and a lack of recorded past vulnerabilities suggest a stable and well-maintained codebase. However, a significant concern arises from the output escaping. With 100% of outputs unescaped, there is a high risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Any data processed by the plugin and directly outputted to the browser without proper sanitization could be exploited by attackers. While the attack surface is minimal and there are no unprotected entry points detected in the static analysis, the unescaped output is a glaring weakness that significantly elevates the risk profile. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and secure handling of SQL, but the lack of output escaping creates a critical vulnerability that needs immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • 0% output escaping
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Post Lists Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Simple Post Lists Release Timeline

v1.0.1
v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Simple Post Lists Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Simple Post Lists Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[posts] simple-post-lists.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Post Lists Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedJun 10, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Simple Post Lists Developer Profile

andrewoons

1 plugin · 0 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Post Lists

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-lists/simple-post-lists.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
posts-dividerposts-link
Shortcode Output
<h2 class="posts-divider"></h2><p><a class="posts-link" href="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Post Lists