Slash Comments Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/slash-comments

This plugin is now obsolete on account of the functionality being included with WordPress.

10 active installs v2.0 PHP + WP + Updated Oct 13, 2012
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Slash Comments Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Slash Comments has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of slash-comments v2.0 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, unescaped outputs, file operations, external HTTP requests, or SQL queries that do not utilize prepared statements. Furthermore, the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, and the clean taint analysis results strongly suggest a robust security posture. The plugin also demonstrates good practices by not bundling external libraries.

While the data indicates a very secure plugin, it is important to note the complete lack of any observed nonce or capability checks. Although there are no exposed entry points in this version, if future updates introduce AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, the absence of these checks could present a significant security risk. The current lack of vulnerability history is a positive indicator, but it should be monitored, especially if the plugin's attack surface were to expand. Overall, slash-comments v2.0 appears to be a highly secure plugin based on the provided analysis, with the primary area for caution being the consistent omission of authorization checks for any potential future expansion of its functionality.

Key Concerns

  • Consistently missing nonce/capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Slash Comments Security Vulnerabilities

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

Slash Comments 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

Slash Comments Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_noticesslash-comments.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

Slash Comments Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedOct 13, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Slash Comments Developer Profile

rob1n

4 plugins · 180 total installs

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

How We Detect Slash Comments

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Slash Comments