WP Single Post Navigation Within Category Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-single-post-navigation-within-category

The plugin adds navigation links on a signle post to the previous or next post within the current category

50 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.0+ Updated Nov 26, 2011
browsenavigationnextprevioussingle-post
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Single Post Navigation Within Category Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Single Post Navigation Within Category 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

Based on the static analysis, the 'wp-single-post-navigation-within-category' plugin version 1.0 exhibits a strong security posture with no identified attack surface or dangerous code signals. The complete absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events, and file operations indicates a minimal footprint. Furthermore, all SQL queries are prepared, and all outputs are properly escaped, demonstrating good coding practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs in its history further reinforces this positive assessment. However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks, while not immediately alarming given the zero attack surface, represents a potential weakness. If the plugin were to introduce any new entry points in future versions without implementing these security measures, it could become vulnerable. This is a good foundation, but vigilance regarding new features and security checks is recommended.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Single Post Navigation Within Category Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Single Post Navigation Within Category 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 Single Post Navigation Within Category Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_print_styleswp-single-post-category-navigation.php:12
actionwp_headwp-single-post-category-navigation.php:20
Maintenance & Trust

WP Single Post Navigation Within Category Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedNov 26, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs50
Developer Profile

WP Single Post Navigation Within Category Developer Profile

mhopps

1 plugin · 50 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 Single Post Navigation Within Category

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-single-post-navigation-within-category/css/single-post-navigation.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wpspn-areawpspn-nextpostwpspn-prevpost
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Single Post Navigation Within Category