WP SHOW CATEGORY ID Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-show-category-id

WP Show Category ID is simple plugin to show post category and WooCommerce product category IDs on category list page

50 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Apr 16, 2023
categoriescategorycategory-idproduct-categoriestags
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP SHOW CATEGORY ID Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-show-category-id" plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a remarkably clean static analysis report, indicating a strong adherence to secure coding practices. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, and a perfect score for output escaping are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the lack of any reported CVEs in its history suggests a lack of past security issues, reinforcing its current secure posture.

However, the analysis also reveals a complete absence of security checks such as nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points. While the current version has zero identified entry points, this lack of inherent security mechanisms could become a significant concern if the plugin were to be extended or modified in the future without incorporating these vital checks. The current vulnerability history is excellent, but it's important to remember that this is a snapshot in time and doesn't guarantee future security.

Key Concerns

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

WP SHOW CATEGORY ID Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

WP SHOW CATEGORY ID 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 SHOW CATEGORY ID Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterterm_namewp-show-category-id.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

WP SHOW CATEGORY ID Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedApr 16, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs50
Developer Profile

WP SHOW CATEGORY ID Developer Profile

wptasker

3 plugins · 1K total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
78/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP SHOW CATEGORY ID

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 SHOW CATEGORY ID