WP Post Encode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-encode

Easily include raw code in posts.

10 active installs v1.5 PHP + WP 2.7.1+ Updated May 8, 2014
encodeencodingmarkuppagesposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Post Encode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'wp-post-encode' v1.5 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided. The absence of known CVEs and its clean vulnerability history suggest a history of secure development and maintenance. The code analysis reveals no SQL injection vulnerabilities, proper output escaping, and no file operations or external HTTP requests, all positive indicators. However, a notable concern is the presence of the `preg_replace(/e)` function, which, while not immediately indicating a vulnerability in isolation, is a known source of potential issues, especially if not handled with extreme care regarding user-supplied input. Furthermore, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points, combined with zero AJAX handlers and REST API routes, might be interpreted in two ways: either the plugin has a minimal attack surface and doesn't require these protections, or it's a significant oversight that could become a risk if new entry points are introduced or if existing functionality implicitly relies on these checks for security.

Key Concerns

  • Dangerous function (preg_replace(/e)) used
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Post Encode Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Post Encode Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
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

Dangerous Functions Found

preg_replace(/e)preg_replace('#(<!--encode-->)(.*?)(<!--/ewp_post_encode.php:54
Attack Surface

WP Post Encode Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptswp_post_encode.php:30
actionwp_insert_post_datawp_post_encode.php:31
filterthe_contentwp_post_encode.php:32
Maintenance & Trust

WP Post Encode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedMay 8, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Post Encode Developer Profile

darrinb

13 plugins · 2K 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 Post Encode

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!--encode--><!--/encode-->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Post Encode