Simply Hide Pages Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simply-hide-pages

Easy way to hide some pages from wp_list_pages output.

90 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.9+ Updated Aug 16, 2010
hidepagepageswp_list_pageswp_list_pages_excludes
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simply Hide Pages Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'simply-hide-pages' plugin version 1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin has no discernible attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events, and it does not perform file operations or external HTTP requests. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, CVEs, or past security issues in its history further reinforces this positive assessment. This indicates a developer who adheres to secure coding practices and prioritizes security. The plugin appears to be exceptionally well-built from a security perspective. There are no identified risks based on the code signals and taint analysis provided, and the vulnerability history is clean. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and its robust use of secure coding techniques. The main weakness is the absence of any capability checks, which could be a concern in specific scenarios, though the minimal attack surface mitigates this risk significantly. Overall, this plugin is assessed as very secure.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simply Hide Pages Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simply Hide Pages Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries
Attack Surface

Simply Hide Pages Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterwp_list_pages_excludessimply-hide-pages.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

Simply Hide Pages Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedAug 16, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads13K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Simply Hide Pages Developer Profile

julienvdg

2 plugins · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect Simply Hide Pages

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simply Hide Pages