Tarot Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/tarot

A fairly simple Tarot plugin. Generates a three-card spread in a Gutenberg Block.

20 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 4.9+ Updated Nov 13, 2018
fortune-tellinggutenbergtarot
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Tarot Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "tarot" plugin v1.0.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin effectively utilizes nonces and capability checks for its single AJAX entry point, and all SQL queries are properly prepared, which significantly mitigates common attack vectors. The high percentage of properly escaped output further demonstrates good security practices. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history also suggests a commitment to security or a lack of past exposure.

However, a deeper inspection of the static analysis reveals a potential, albeit minor, concern. The presence of a single file operation without explicit details on its context or whether it involves user-supplied input could, in a more complex scenario, present a risk. While the taint analysis shows no unsanitized paths, this could be due to the limited scope of the analysis or the specific nature of the file operation. Given the overall robust security practices and lack of historical issues, the risk associated with this single file operation is currently low, but it warrants a cautious approach for future development.

In conclusion, the "tarot" plugin v1.0.1 is well-secured with strong adherence to best practices like prepared statements and nonce/capability checks. The lack of historical vulnerabilities is a positive indicator. The only area for potential improvement, or at least further scrutiny, lies in the single file operation, which should be monitored to ensure it remains secure even if user-supplied data were to be involved in the future. The current risk is minimal.

Key Concerns

  • Single file operation without context
Vulnerabilities
None known

Tarot Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Tarot Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
v1.0
v0.9.1
v0.9
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Tarot Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

95% escaped22 total outputs
Attack Surface

Tarot Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_download-tarot-decktarot.php:21
WordPress Hooks 7
actioninitblocks\tarot.php:10
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsblocks\tarot.php:29
filterupload_dirdecks\8bit.php:135
actionadmin_inittarot.php:20
actionadmin_menutarot.php:23
filtertarot_get_decktarot.php:30
actionplugins_loadedtarot.php:36
Maintenance & Trust

Tarot Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedNov 13, 2018
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating40/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Tarot Developer Profile

George Stephanis

17 plugins · 16K total installs

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

How We Detect Tarot

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tarot/tarot.css
Version Parameters
tarot/tarot.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
tarot-settings-sectiontarot-deckstarot-cardcard-arttarot-spread
Data Attributes
data-deckdata-dl-nonce
JS Globals
jQueryajaxurl
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/tarot/
Shortcode Output
<div class="tarot-spread three-card">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarot