WP Search Include Meta Fields Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-search-include-meta-fields

License: GPLv2 or later WordPress plugin to extend default search to include meta fields

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Feb 19, 2019
custom-fieldsmeta-fieldssearch
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Search Include Meta Fields Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Search Include Meta Fields has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of wp-search-include-meta-fields v1.0 indicates a strong security posture with no identified vulnerabilities or concerning code patterns. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, and external HTTP requests are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the complete lack of entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, especially those without authentication or permission checks, significantly reduces the plugin's attack surface. The taint analysis also found no issues, suggesting no unsanitized data flows. The vulnerability history shows zero known CVEs, further reinforcing the plugin's current security. Overall, this plugin appears to be securely developed, adhering to best practices. However, the complete absence of certain security checks (like nonces and capabilities) is noted, although it's mitigated by the lack of exploitable entry points. Future development should maintain this level of security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Search Include Meta Fields Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Search Include Meta Fields 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 Search Include Meta Fields Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterposts_joinwp-search-include-meta-fields.php:27
filterposts_wherewp-search-include-meta-fields.php:44
filterposts_distinctwp-search-include-meta-fields.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

WP Search Include Meta Fields Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedFeb 19, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads971

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Search Include Meta Fields Developer Profile

WP Academic

18 plugins · 1K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Search Include Meta Fields

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Search Include Meta Fields