TLDR Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/tldr-cta

Increase leads whilst offering a better user experience to your readers with concise post summaries.

30 active installs v1.1.2 PHP + WP 3.8+ Updated Mar 29, 2016
contentlead-generationmatthew-barbysummaryux
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is TLDR Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The tldr-cta plugin v1.1.2 exhibits a generally good security posture, with no recorded vulnerabilities or critical issues identified in the static and taint analysis. The complete absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface, which is a strong indicator of secure development practices. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a responsible approach to sensitive operations, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and a presence of nonce and capability checks. The file operation and output escaping metrics, while not perfect, suggest a conscientious effort to manage potential risks.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping is not fully implemented
  • A file operation is present
Vulnerabilities
None known

TLDR Security Vulnerabilities

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

TLDR Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
20
50 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

71% escaped70 total outputs
Attack Surface

TLDR Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 12
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-post-summary.php:154
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-post-summary.php:170
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-post-summary.php:171
actionadd_meta_boxesincludes\class-post-summary.php:172
actionsave_postincludes\class-post-summary.php:173
actionsave_postincludes\class-post-summary.php:174
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-post-summary.php:175
actionadmin_initincludes\class-post-summary.php:176
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-post-summary.php:193
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-post-summary.php:194
filterthe_contentincludes\class-post-summary.php:195
filterwp_headincludes\class-post-summary.php:196
Maintenance & Trust

TLDR Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedMar 29, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs30
Developer Profile

TLDR Developer Profile

Matthew Barby

1 plugin · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect TLDR

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tldr-cta/admin/css/post-summary-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/tldr-cta/admin/js/post-summary-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tldr-cta/admin/js/post-summary-admin.js
Version Parameters
tldr-cta/admin/css/post-summary-admin.css?ver=tldr-cta/admin/js/post-summary-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
tldr-cta-contenttldr-cta-button-areatldr-cta-buttontldr-cta-link
Data Attributes
data-tldr-cta-iddata-tldr-cta-textdata-tldr-cta-typedata-tldr-cta-background-colordata-tldr-cta-text-colordata-tldr-cta-button-background-color+2 more
Shortcode Output
[tldr_cta][tldr_cta_button]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about TLDR