Taxman Security & Risk Analysis

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10 active installs v0.3.0 PHP + WP 3.0.0+ Updated May 17, 2014
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Taxman Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Taxman 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "taxman" plugin v0.3.0 appears to have a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and all output is properly escaped. There are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, no observable attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, is a significant positive indicator. The plugin's commitment to secure coding practices, evident in the complete absence of identified vulnerabilities and the secure handling of potential data flows (as suggested by zero taint flows), contributes to its overall good security rating. However, it's important to note that the total entry points are zero, which might imply a very limited functionality or a plugin that relies entirely on being called from other code not visible in this analysis. While this reduces immediate risk, it also means there's no direct evidence of robust permission or nonce checks being implemented or tested against known entry points.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Taxman Security Vulnerabilities

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

Taxman 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

Taxman Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninittaxman.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

Taxman Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedMay 17, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Taxman Developer Profile

ryanve

5 plugins · 50 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Taxman

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
taxman/taxman.php?ver=0.3.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Taxman