TinyMCE Code Button Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-code-button

This plugin simply adds a button in the rich TinyMCE editor of Wordpress to put selection between tag.

20 active installs v0.0.1 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Jan 7, 2013
buttoncodeeditorrichtinymce
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is TinyMCE Code Button Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "tinymce-code-button" v0.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions identified, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential attack vectors. The presence of capability checks, even though zero entry points are detected, suggests an awareness of access control best practices. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a lack of known exploits and a potentially stable codebase. The bundled TinyMCE library is flagged as v0.0.1, which is a concern as it is an extremely old version. While the static analysis and vulnerability history are overwhelmingly positive, the bundled library's outdated version represents a significant, albeit latent, risk that could be exploited if vulnerabilities exist within that specific version of TinyMCE.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled outdated library (TinyMCE v0.0.1)
Vulnerabilities
None known

TinyMCE Code Button Security Vulnerabilities

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

TinyMCE Code Button Release Timeline

v0.0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

TinyMCE Code Button Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE0.0.1
Attack Surface

TinyMCE Code Button Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filtermce_external_pluginstinymce-code-element.php:30
filtermce_buttonstinymce-code-element.php:31
actioninittinymce-code-element.php:45
Maintenance & Trust

TinyMCE Code Button Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJan 7, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs20
Developer Profile

TinyMCE Code Button Developer Profile

Potsky

3 plugins · 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 TinyMCE Code Button

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tinymce-code-button/codeElement/editor_plugin.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about TinyMCE Code Button