Tribe Object Cache Security & Risk Analysis

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Quickly and easily add object cache support that works across environments. All you have to do is activate the plugin and your install will immediatel …

100 active installs v1.0.4 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jun 16, 2012
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85
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CVEs total0
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Safety Verdict

Is Tribe Object Cache Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Tribe Object Cache 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

The plugin "tribe-object-cache" v1.0.4 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good practices by not using dangerous functions, all SQL queries employ prepared statements, and output is properly escaped. The plugin also avoids external HTTP requests and performs no file operations that would typically raise concerns regarding data integrity or unauthorized access.

The vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a lack of publicly known security flaws. The taint analysis also reveals no issues with unsanitized paths. However, it's worth noting the absence of nonce and capability checks. While this is mitigated by the minimal attack surface, it could become a concern if functionality were to be added in the future without proper authorization checks.

Overall, "tribe-object-cache" v1.0.4 appears to be a secure plugin. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices regarding SQL and output handling. The lack of vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this assessment. The only area for potential improvement, albeit a minor one given the current state, would be the inclusion of nonces and capability checks for any future functional expansions.

Key Concerns

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

Tribe Object Cache Security Vulnerabilities

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

Tribe Object Cache Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
2
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Tribe Object Cache Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Tribe Object Cache Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedJun 16, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Tribe Object Cache Developer Profile

Modern Tribe, Inc.

7 plugins · 8K total installs

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

How We Detect Tribe Object Cache

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tribe Object Cache