TinyMCE Page Break Button Security & Risk Analysis

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TinyMCE Page Break Button adds a Page Break Button to the TinyMCE Menu for using the Nextpage-Tag in posts.

200 active installs v1.2.0 PHP + WP 3.6+ Updated Feb 20, 2018
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is TinyMCE Page Break Button Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The tinymce-page-break-button v1.2.0 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), output escaping issues, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin appears to have no documented vulnerability history, which suggests a commitment to secure development practices. The lack of any identified taint flows also contributes to its strong security profile.

However, the analysis does highlight a significant concern: the complete absence of nonce and capability checks across all identified entry points, even though there are no entry points listed in the static analysis. If future updates introduce AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, the current lack of these essential security mechanisms would represent a critical vulnerability. While the current state is excellent, the potential for future insecure additions without built-in checks is a notable weakness.

In conclusion, the tinymce-page-break-button v1.2.0 plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding principles in its current implementation. Its lack of known vulnerabilities and clean static analysis are strong indicators of a secure plugin. The primary area for concern lies in the potential for future additions to be implemented without the necessary authentication and authorization checks, which could introduce significant security risks.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

TinyMCE Page Break Button Security Vulnerabilities

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

TinyMCE Page Break Button 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

TinyMCE1.2.0
Attack Surface

TinyMCE Page Break Button Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtermce_buttonstinymce-page-break-button.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

TinyMCE Page Break Button Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedFeb 20, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

TinyMCE Page Break Button Developer Profile

matthias.s

2 plugins · 400 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 Page Break Button

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about TinyMCE Page Break Button