WP Category Sort Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-category-sort

The WP Category Sort plugin allows you to easily reorder your categories the way you want via drag and drop.

500 active installs v2.0.3 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Dec 3, 2021
categories-sortcategory-orderorder-categorytaxonomy-orderterms-order
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Category Sort Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Category Sort has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-category-sort v2.0.3 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals excellent adherence to WordPress security best practices, with all identified entry points (AJAX handlers) protected by capability checks. Furthermore, the plugin diligently uses prepared statements for its SQL queries and properly escapes all output, mitigating common risks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests further bolsters its security profile. The plugin also demonstrates good practice with nonce checks in place.

The taint analysis shows no evidence of unsanitized data flows, which is a positive indicator. The vulnerability history being entirely clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity, reinforces the impression of a well-maintained and secure plugin. This lack of historical vulnerabilities suggests a consistent focus on security by the developers.

In conclusion, wp-category-sort v2.0.3 presents a very low-risk profile. Its developers have implemented robust security measures, and there is no historical evidence to suggest otherwise. The limited attack surface and diligent coding practices make it a highly secure option.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Category Sort Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Category Sort Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
2 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP Category Sort Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_wpcatsort_updateajaxwp-category-sort.php:43
WordPress Hooks 5
actionplugins_loadedwp-category-sort.php:39
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptswp-category-sort.php:40
actionadmin_print_styleswp-category-sort.php:41
actionadmin_menuwp-category-sort.php:42
filterget_terms_orderbywp-category-sort.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

WP Category Sort Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedDec 3, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs500
Developer Profile

WP Category Sort Developer Profile

Lovinnagi

1 plugin · 500 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 Category Sort

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-category-sort/admin/js/wpcategorysort-script.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-category-sort/admin/css/wpcategorysort-style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-category-sort/admin/js/wpcategorysort-script.js
Version Parameters
wp-category-sort/admin/js/wpcategorysort-script.js?ver=wp-category-sort/admin/css/wpcategorysort-style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-wpcatsort-id
JS Globals
wpcatsort_object
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Category Sort