Web Recipe Clipper Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/web-recipe-clipper

The plugin will add a block to gutenberg editor, you can paste a web recipe link, it will clip the content to generate the recipe in the editor.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 5.0.0+ Updated Mar 20, 2019
cookingfoodgutenberg-blockreciperecipe-generator
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Web Recipe Clipper Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'web-recipe-clipper' plugin version 1.0.0 exhibits a remarkably clean security profile. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, direct SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, or unescaped output suggests adherence to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of any registered AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. The absence of any known CVEs and the plugin's clean vulnerability history reinforce this positive assessment. However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all potential entry points, despite there being none currently, presents a theoretical concern. Should functionality be added in the future that introduces an attack surface, these checks would be critical for maintaining security. In conclusion, the plugin currently appears to be very secure due to its minimal functionality and adherence to good coding practices. The primary weakness lies in the lack of built-in security mechanisms (like nonces and capability checks) which, while not an immediate threat given the current lack of exposed functionality, could become a vulnerability if the plugin evolves.

Key Concerns

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

Web Recipe Clipper Security Vulnerabilities

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

Web Recipe Clipper 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

Web Recipe Clipper Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionenqueue_block_assetssrc\init.php:33
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\init.php:64
Maintenance & Trust

Web Recipe Clipper Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.22
Last updatedMar 20, 2019
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Web Recipe Clipper Developer Profile

Pengyi Wang

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Web Recipe Clipper

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/web-recipe-clipper/dist/blocks.style.build.css/wp-content/plugins/web-recipe-clipper/dist/blocks.build.js/wp-content/plugins/web-recipe-clipper/dist/blocks.editor.build.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/web-recipe-clipper/dist/blocks.build.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Web Recipe Clipper