Simple Post Share Buttons Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-post-share-buttons

A WordPress plugin to share posts on Twitter and Facebook like social media platform.

0 active installs v1.0 PHP 7.3+ WP 5.5+ Updated May 16, 2022
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Safety Verdict

Is Simple Post Share Buttons Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'simple-post-share-buttons' plugin v1.0 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no apparent vulnerabilities. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and importantly, any unprotected entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) indicates a strong adherence to secure coding practices. Taint analysis also shows zero flows with unsanitized paths, further reinforcing the lack of immediate code-level risks.

The vulnerability history further bolsters this positive assessment, with zero known CVEs recorded for this plugin. This pattern suggests a plugin that has either been very well-developed and maintained with security in mind, or has not been a target for significant security research. The complete lack of past vulnerabilities across all severity levels is a strong indicator of its current security robustness.

In conclusion, 'simple-post-share-buttons' v1.0 presents an excellent security posture. The code analysis and vulnerability history collectively point to a highly secure plugin with no identified risks. The zero attack surface and zero vulnerabilities detected are significant strengths. The only potential area for improvement, albeit minor given the current state, might be the explicit implementation of nonces and capability checks even if no direct vulnerabilities were found, as a proactive security measure against future unforeseen issues or evolving attack vectors. However, based on the provided data, the plugin is in a very strong security state.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Post Share Buttons Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Post Share Buttons 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

Simple Post Share Buttons Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

Simple Post Share Buttons Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedMay 16, 2022
PHP min version7.3
Downloads665

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Simple Post Share Buttons Developer Profile

markhurrely

1 plugin · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Simple Post Share Buttons

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

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Shortcode Output
<p class="follow-us">If you liked this article, then please share the post on <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=" title="Post on Twitter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=" title="Post on Facebook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</p>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Post Share Buttons