WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley

This plugin will display a dark emoticons smiley icon in wordpress comment system.by replacing the familiar string such as :),: (,:p,:D etc.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Jun 13, 2012
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley" v1.1 plugin reveals an exceptionally clean code base with no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, or problematic code signals. The absence of SQL queries without prepared statements, all outputs being properly escaped, and no file operations or external HTTP requests are strong indicators of good security practices. The taint analysis also shows no identified security flaws.

The plugin's vulnerability history is completely clear, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This pattern suggests a consistently secure development history, indicating that the developers have either been very diligent in preventing vulnerabilities or the plugin's functionality is simple enough to avoid common security pitfalls. There are no apparent weaknesses derived from the provided static analysis or historical data.

In conclusion, based on the provided data, "wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley" v1.1 appears to have an excellent security posture. The lack of any identified risks in static analysis and its clean vulnerability history present a very low-risk profile. Users can likely install and use this plugin with high confidence regarding its security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley 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

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterthe_contentemoticons.php:12
filtercomment_textemoticons.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedJun 13, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Alternatives

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Alternatives

No alternatives data available yet.

Developer Profile

WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley Developer Profile

Aditya Subawa

4 plugins · 8K 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 Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/angry.png/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/blushing.png/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/biggrin.png/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/crying.png/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/grimace.png/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/love.png/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/smiling.png/wp-content/plugins/wp-dark-emoticons-comment-smiley/images/dark/straightface.png+4 more

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Dark Emoticons Comment Smiley