WP App Store API Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-app-store-landing-page

The WP App Store API allows you to search the App Store for any app information and use them to display on your site via shortcodes.

10 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Apr 24, 2016
app-storeapple-app-storeiositunes-app-storeitunes-store
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP App Store API Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP App Store API 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 "wp-app-store-landing-page" plugin v1.0.3 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin avoids dangerous functions, uses prepared statements for all SQL queries, and has no recorded vulnerabilities. The absence of external HTTP requests and file operations, along with the limited attack surface (one shortcode with no explicitly mentioned authentication checks), are positive indicators. However, a significant concern is the low percentage (56%) of properly escaped output. This suggests a potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, as unsanitized output can be rendered in the browser and exploited by attackers. The lack of documented vulnerability history is a good sign, implying responsible development, but it does not negate the risks identified in the code analysis.

Key Concerns

  • Low output escaping percentage
  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP App Store API Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

WP App Store API Release Timeline

v1.0.3Current
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

WP App Store API Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
28
35 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

56% escaped63 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP App Store API Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[appstore] wp-appstore-api.php:485
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptswp-appstore-api.php:13
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptswp-appstore-api.php:24
actionadmin_menuwp-appstore-api.php:33
actionadmin_initwp-appstore-api.php:34
Maintenance & Trust

WP App Store API Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedApr 24, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating46/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP App Store API Developer Profile

sherizan

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 WP App Store API

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-appstore-api/wp-appstore-api.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-appstore-api/wp-appstore-api.js
Script Paths
wp-appstore-api.js
Version Parameters
wp-appstore-api/wp-appstore-api.css?ver=wp-appstore-api/wp-appstore-api.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
admin-block
Data Attributes
data-tab
JS Globals
wp_appstore_api_params
Shortcode Output
[appstore type="id"][appstore type="icon"][appstore type="url"][appstore type="android"]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP App Store API