Smart Code Escape Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/smart-code-escape

A tiny plugin for WordPress which converts greater than signs, smaller than signs and ampersands to html entities within pre tags.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 1.2.1+ Updated Apr 22, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Smart Code Escape Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Smart Code Escape has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "smart-code-escape" v1.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL queries are exclusively handled with prepared statements, and all output appears to be properly escaped. The plugin also avoids file operations, external HTTP requests, and does not bundle any libraries, further reducing its attack surface. Crucially, the analysis shows no identified vulnerabilities in its history, with zero recorded CVEs. This suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase with no known exploitable weaknesses.

However, the static analysis report indicates a complete lack of protection mechanisms such as nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points, which are reported as zero. While the current attack surface is also zero, this absence of built-in security controls could become a significant concern if new functionalities are added that expose these entry points without proper authentication or authorization. The lack of any identified taint flows is positive, but the overall design's reliance on a zero attack surface as the primary security measure, rather than robust input validation and authorization, presents a potential future risk if the plugin's functionality evolves.

In conclusion, the current version of "smart-code-escape" appears very secure due to its limited functionality and robust coding practices in handling data. The absence of any historical vulnerabilities reinforces this. The primary weakness lies in the complete lack of authentication and authorization checks, which, while not currently posing a direct risk due to the zero attack surface, represents a significant oversight for future development and a potential area for rapid exploitation if the plugin's scope expands.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Smart Code Escape Security Vulnerabilities

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

Smart Code Escape 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

Smart Code Escape Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentsmart-code-escape.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Smart Code Escape Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedApr 22, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Smart Code Escape Developer Profile

danielpataki

12 plugins · 7K total installs

83
trust score
Avg Security Score
84/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Smart Code Escape

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Code Escape