WP Latest Post Blogroll Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-latest-post-blogroll

The WP Latest Post Blogroll plugin creates a link with the most recent post title for each blog listed in the blogroll.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Oct 22, 2011
blogrolllinkspostrsstitle
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Latest Post Blogroll Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Latest Post Blogroll 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 static analysis of the "wp-latest-post-blogroll" v1.0 plugin indicates a strong security posture in terms of direct code execution and data handling vulnerabilities. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, and external HTTP requests, along with 100% usage of prepared statements for SQL and proper output escaping, are all excellent security practices. The total entry points are zero, meaning there are no readily identifiable mechanisms for external interaction with the plugin's core functionality. This suggests the developers have implemented robust sanitization and validation for any potential, albeit absent, input.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also remarkably clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of past issues suggests a commitment to security or simply fortunate development. However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks is a notable concern. While the current attack surface appears minimal, any future expansion or discovery of an indirect entry point could lead to vulnerabilities if proper authorization and integrity checks are not implemented. The current lack of any detected taint flows is positive, but this is directly related to the zero attack surface, and therefore, doesn't reflect robustness against potential input manipulation.

In conclusion, the "wp-latest-post-blogroll" v1.0 plugin demonstrates exceptional code quality concerning direct vulnerabilities. The use of prepared statements and output escaping is commendable. The primary weakness lies in the complete lack of authorization and integrity checks (nonces and capabilities). While this doesn't present an immediate risk given the current zero attack surface, it represents a significant potential vulnerability should any new functionalities or interaction points be introduced in future versions without proper security considerations.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Latest Post Blogroll Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Latest Post Blogroll 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 Latest Post Blogroll Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterget_bookmarkswp-latest-post-blogroll.php:41
Maintenance & Trust

WP Latest Post Blogroll Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedOct 22, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Latest Post Blogroll Developer Profile

LizzyFin

1 plugin · 10 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 Latest Post Blogroll

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
wp-latest-post-blogroll/wp-latest-post-blogroll.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Latest Post Blogroll