WP Default Author Security & Risk Analysis

The wp-default-author plugin version 1.0.6 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events suggests a minimal attack surface. Furthermore, the code shows good practices regarding SQL queries, with 100% utilizing prepared statements, and a focus on capability checks. The vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, which is a positive indicator of the plugin's security over time. The static analysis did not reveal any dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, further contributing to its secure profile. The only minor concern is the partial output escaping, with 50% of outputs not being properly escaped, which could lead to XSS vulnerabilities in specific scenarios if the unescaped output is user-controlled.