Smart Quote Fixer Security & Risk Analysis

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Automatically remove smart quotes from post content and titles, before it gets to the database.

100 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 1.5+ Updated Jul 12, 2019
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Smart Quote Fixer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'smart-quote-fixer' v1.0 exhibits a remarkably clean static analysis report, indicating robust security practices in its current version. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and a lack of complex entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes further contribute to a minimal attack surface. Taint analysis also shows no concerning flows. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, suggesting a consistent track record of security.

While the current state is highly positive, the complete absence of any checks (nonces, capabilities) on the limited entry points, combined with zero identified entry points, presents a nuanced picture. It's unclear if these checks are genuinely unnecessary due to the plugin's functionality or if the analysis simply didn't find any relevant entry points where they *should* be. However, based solely on the provided data, the overall security posture is strong, with no immediate or apparent vulnerabilities to exploit. The lack of known CVEs and consistent good coding practices are significant strengths.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Smart Quote Fixer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Smart Quote Fixer 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 Quote Fixer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filtercontent_save_presmart-quote-fixer.php:38
filtertitle_save_presmart-quote-fixer.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Smart Quote Fixer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedJul 12, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Smart Quote Fixer Developer Profile

SaltedStone

1 plugin · 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 Smart Quote Fixer

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<!-- Smart Quote Fixer Plugin -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Quote Fixer