WP Editor search replace Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-editor-search-replace

Adds control to search and replace in WordPress editor

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP + Updated Jan 12, 2017
adds-control-to-search-and-replace-in-wordpress-editor
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Editor search replace Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-editor-search-replace v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, raw SQL queries, or unescaped output is a significant strength. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates good practice by implementing capability checks, although the absence of nonce checks on potential entry points (which are currently zero) is a theoretical concern that doesn't manifest as a risk in this version. The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a consistent track record of security. However, the zero count for entry points is unusual and might suggest a very limited functionality or an incomplete static analysis. This lack of entry points, while currently safe, means there are no demonstrated protections like nonce checks for what would typically be interactive plugin features. Overall, v1.0 appears to be a secure plugin, but the zero entry points warrant a closer look to understand the full scope of its functionality and potential future attack vectors.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Editor search replace Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Editor search replace Code Analysis

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

WP Editor search replace Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actioninitwp-editor-search-replace.php:20
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptswp-editor-search-replace.php:21
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptswp-editor-search-replace.php:22
filtermce_external_pluginswp-editor-search-replace.php:46
filtermce_buttonswp-editor-search-replace.php:47
Maintenance & Trust

WP Editor search replace Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedJan 12, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Alternatives

WP Editor search replace Alternatives

No alternatives data available yet.

Developer Profile

WP Editor search replace Developer Profile

xaraartech

3 plugins · 30 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 Editor search replace

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-editor-search-replace/wp-editor-search-replace.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-editor-search-replace/wp-editor-search-replace.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-editor-search-replace/wp-editor-search-replace.js
Version Parameters
wp-editor-search-replace.css?ver=wp-editor-search-replace.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Editor search replace