TinyMCE Tabfocus Patch Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-tabfocus-patch

Disables TinyMCE plugin Tabfocus thereby allowing tab characters to be typed into posts.

40 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Feb 14, 2010
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is TinyMCE Tabfocus Patch Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "tinymce-tabfocus-patch" plugin v1.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which significantly reduces the attack surface. Furthermore, the code shows excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and security checks like nonces and capability checks, while seemingly concerning in other contexts, is acceptable here due to the lack of any exposed entry points where such checks would be relevant. The vulnerability history is also clear, with no known CVEs, indicating a history of secure development or a lack of public disclosure of any past issues.

While the lack of explicit security checks (nonces, capability checks) might raise an eyebrow in isolation, the complete absence of any attack vectors in the static analysis renders them unnecessary and therefore not a security concern in this specific plugin. The plugin's strength lies in its minimal footprint and the secure handling of any potential (though non-existent) code execution paths. The only potential weakness is the bundled library, TinyMCE v1.1, which, if it were a common target, could pose a risk, but without specific vulnerability data for this version, it's a minor consideration. Overall, this plugin appears to be very securely developed.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled TinyMCE v1.1 library is outdated
Vulnerabilities
None known

TinyMCE Tabfocus Patch Security Vulnerabilities

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

TinyMCE Tabfocus 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

TinyMCE1.1
Attack Surface

TinyMCE Tabfocus Patch Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

TinyMCE Tabfocus Patch Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.9.2
Last updatedFeb 14, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

TinyMCE Tabfocus Patch Developer Profile

jbeeler

1 plugin · 40 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 Tabfocus Patch