TAF plugin Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/taf-widget

A simple widget to display the current TAF (Terminal aerodrome forecast) code for a chosen ICAO station.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Sep 9, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is TAF plugin Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "taf-widget" v0.1 plugin currently exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, or taint flows suggests a well-contained and potentially inactive plugin. Furthermore, the fact that all SQL queries, though none were found, would utilize prepared statements indicates a good practice in database interaction. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs in its history further strengthens this positive assessment, implying a history of secure development or a very low profile.

However, the static analysis does highlight a significant concern: 0% output escaping. This means that any data outputted by the plugin, even if it's not directly exposed through a typical entry point, is not being properly sanitized. This could lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if the plugin were to output user-controlled or external data without proper escaping. While the current attack surface is zero, this weakness remains a critical oversight that could be exploited if the plugin's functionality or interaction points were to change or be discovered.

In conclusion, the "taf-widget" v0.1 presents a mixed security profile. Its strengths lie in its apparent lack of exploitable entry points and its historical security record. The primary and most critical weakness is the complete lack of output escaping, which represents a significant risk that needs immediate attention. The plugin's current unpatched status for any vulnerabilities is a testament to its apparent safety, but the unescaped output is a silent threat that could be easily triggered.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping is completely missing
Vulnerabilities
None known

TAF plugin Security Vulnerabilities

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

TAF plugin Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

TAF plugin Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwidgets_inittaf-widget.php:62
Maintenance & Trust

TAF plugin Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedSep 9, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

TAF plugin Developer Profile

mcantsin

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect TAF plugin

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
widgetwidget-wrapperwidget-title
Data Attributes
id="icao"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about TAF plugin