Which Template Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/which-template

Work out which template your page is currently looking at.

1K active installs v4.1 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Nov 26, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Which Template Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the 'which-template' plugin v4.1 exhibits a very strong security posture. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, or known vulnerabilities is highly positive. The code also demonstrates excellent security practices, with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and 100% of outputs being properly escaped. This indicates a mature development process focused on security.

While the lack of observed vulnerabilities and the clean code analysis are commendable, the complete absence of certain security checks like nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points is noteworthy. In this specific case, the lack of any identified entry points mitigates the immediate risk. However, if the plugin were to evolve and introduce new functionalities with entry points in the future, the established practice of not implementing these checks could become a significant concern. The plugin's history of zero vulnerabilities reinforces its current stability, but it's crucial to maintain this vigilance, especially if the plugin's feature set expands.

In conclusion, 'which-template' v4.1 currently presents a minimal security risk. Its codebase is clean, and it has no known historical vulnerabilities. The primary area for potential future concern lies in the complete absence of common security checks like nonce and capability checks, which could pose a risk if new entry points are added without these safeguards. For now, it is a secure plugin.

Key Concerns

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

Which Template Security Vulnerabilities

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

Which Template 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

Which Template Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_footerwhich-template.php:25
filtertemplate_includewhich-template.php:44
filteradmin_bar_menuwhich-template.php:55
Maintenance & Trust

Which Template Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedNov 26, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads25K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Which Template Developer Profile

MMDeveloper

7 plugins · 2K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
2139 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Which Template

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
Template file : Header file : Footer file : Sidebar file :
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Which Template