TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-paste-in-plain-text-by-default

Changes the default behavior on TinyMCE so that all text is pasted plain by default.

90 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Mar 18, 2013
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "tinymce-paste-in-plain-text-by-default" plugin v1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, or SQL queries without prepared statements is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin correctly escapes all output and avoids file operations or external HTTP requests, significantly reducing potential attack vectors. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerabilities, including no CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The only potential concern is the bundled TinyMCE library. While v1.0 is specified, the version of TinyMCE itself isn't detailed, and if it's an older version, it *could* introduce a risk if it has known vulnerabilities that are independent of this specific plugin's implementation. However, without more information on the bundled TinyMCE version's security status, this remains a minor theoretical point. Overall, this plugin appears to be exceptionally well-secured.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled TinyMCE v1.0 may be outdated
Vulnerabilities
None known

TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default Security Vulnerabilities

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

TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default 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 Paste in Plain Text by Default Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtertiny_mce_before_initwp-tinymce-paste-in-plain.php:43
Maintenance & Trust

TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedMar 18, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs90
Developer Profile

TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default Developer Profile

raphaabreu

1 plugin · 90 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

Frequently Asked Questions about TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default