WP-feedTicker Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-feedticker

Display a rotating list of latest post in a particular category using shortcode.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Sep 18, 2011
feedtickermarqueerotatingtickerwebticker
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP-feedTicker Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-feedticker v1.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the fact that all identified outputs are properly escaped mitigates the risk of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. The limited attack surface, consisting of a single shortcode with no identified unprotected entry points, also contributes positively to its security.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Missing capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP-feedTicker Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP-feedTicker Release Timeline

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

WP-feedTicker Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP-feedTicker Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[feedticker] wp-feedticker.php:145
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitwp-feedticker.php:144
Maintenance & Trust

WP-feedTicker Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedSep 18, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP-feedTicker Developer Profile

gunglien

2 plugins · 20 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-feedTicker

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-feedticker/jquery.webticker.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-feedticker/jquery.webticker.js
Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/wp-feedticker/jquery.webticker.js?ver=1.3

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
tickeroverlay-lefttickeroverlay-righttickercontainermasknewstickerwp-feedticker-link
JS Globals
jQuery
Shortcode Output
<ul id="feedticker"><li id="wp-feedticker-link"><a href="http://jonmifsud.com/web-tools/wp-feedticker/">WP feedticker</a></li></ul>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP-feedTicker