U-Tweets Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/u-tweets

U-Tweets is a simple to use WordPress Plugin powered with Twitter OAuth API to display tweets.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jun 23, 2013
hash-tagstweetstwittertwitter-oauthtwitter-widget
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is U-Tweets Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, "u-tweets" v1.0 exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of identified dangerous functions, SQL queries using prepared statements exclusively, and proper output escaping indicates a commitment to secure coding practices. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase over time.

However, the data reveals a concerning lack of security checks. With zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, the plugin has no apparent entry points that require authentication or authorization. While this might imply minimal functionality or reliance on external integration, it also means that any potential future introduction of features or direct user interaction could bypass crucial security measures if not implemented with proper checks. The complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all identified (though zero) interaction points is a significant weakness.

In conclusion, "u-tweets" v1.0 currently appears safe due to its limited scope and seemingly robust internal coding. The lack of identified vulnerabilities and good practices in query handling and output escaping are significant strengths. Nevertheless, the complete absence of any form of authentication or authorization checks on potential entry points presents a substantial risk for future development or if its integration methods are compromised, leaving it vulnerable to unauthorized access or manipulation.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on any potential entry points
  • No capability checks on any potential entry points
  • No AJAX handlers with authentication
  • No REST API routes with permission callbacks
Vulnerabilities
None known

U-Tweets Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

U-Tweets 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
0
Attack Surface

U-Tweets Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menuutweets.php:22
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsutweets.php:24
actionadmin_noticesutweets.php:43
Maintenance & Trust

U-Tweets Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJun 23, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

U-Tweets Developer Profile

Ultimatum Theme

1 plugin · 10 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
View full developer profile
Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect U-Tweets

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/u-tweets/assets/jquery.tweet.js/wp-content/plugins/u-tweets/assets/utweets.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/u-tweets/assets/jquery.tweet.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
jQuery.fn.tweet
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about U-Tweets