TinyMCE Entities Patch Security & Risk Analysis

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Prevent spaces and HTML entities (e.g. > or ') from disappearing when editing posts with TinyMCE.

20 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Jul 15, 2008
bughtmlhtml-entitiespoststinymce
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is TinyMCE Entities Patch Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 17yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "tinymce-entities-patch" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows with unsanitized paths indicates a well-coded plugin with respect to these common vulnerability vectors. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, CVEs, or a history of past issues, suggesting a consistent commitment to security.

However, the analysis does highlight some areas that, while not currently presenting a direct risk based on the provided data, could be improved for future-proofing. The complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points is a notable omission. While the attack surface is currently zero, if any entry points were to be introduced in future versions without these checks, it could immediately open the door to vulnerabilities. The bundling of TinyMCE v1.0 also represents a potential concern, as older versions of libraries can sometimes harbor undiscovered vulnerabilities or lack modern security patches.

In conclusion, "tinymce-entities-patch" v1.0 appears to be a secure plugin as of its current version and code. Its strengths lie in its clean code and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary area for improvement would be the implementation of security checks like nonces and capabilities on any future additions to its entry points, and ideally, ensuring bundled libraries are kept up-to-date.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
  • Bundled outdated library (TinyMCE v1.0)
Vulnerabilities
None known

TinyMCE Entities Patch Security Vulnerabilities

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

TinyMCE Entities Patch 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
1

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE1.0
Attack Surface

TinyMCE Entities Patch Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterthe_editor_contenttinymceentities.php:28
filtertiny_mce_before_inittinymceentities.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

TinyMCE Entities Patch Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.5.1
Last updatedJul 15, 2008
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

TinyMCE Entities Patch Developer Profile

EnglishMike

2 plugins · 3K total installs

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

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FAQ

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