WP TinyMCE Tables Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-tinymce-tables

Adds the table controls to the TinyMCE editor in WordPress

400 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Nov 16, 2012
editortablestinymcewysiwyg
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is WP TinyMCE Tables Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the wp-tinymce-tables plugin version 1.0 exhibits an excellent security posture. The code analysis reveals no identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, or SQL queries that are not properly prepared. All output is properly escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which significantly reduces the potential for common web vulnerabilities.

The absence of taint analysis findings further strengthens this positive assessment, indicating no detectable data flows that could lead to unsanitized paths or security compromises. The plugin's vulnerability history is equally clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase over time.

While the plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, the complete absence of any entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) is unusual for a plugin that likely provides functionality. This could indicate a very niche or simple feature set, or that its functionality is entirely driven by front-end JavaScript that is not analyzed here. However, based solely on the provided data, the plugin appears to be very secure with no immediate risks identified.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled TinyMCE v1.0 library
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP TinyMCE Tables Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP TinyMCE Tables 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
1

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE1.0
Attack Surface

WP TinyMCE Tables Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filtermce_external_pluginswp-tinymce-tables.php:36
filtermce_buttons_2wp-tinymce-tables.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

WP TinyMCE Tables Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedNov 16, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads18K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs400
Developer Profile

WP TinyMCE Tables Developer Profile

Storm Consultancy

4 plugins · 810 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 TinyMCE Tables

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-tinymce-tables/table/editor_plugin.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-tinymce-tables/tableDropdown/editor_plugin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-tinymce-tables/table/editor_plugin.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-tinymce-tables/tableDropdown/editor_plugin.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
tinymce.plugins.tabletinymce.plugins.tableDropdown
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP TinyMCE Tables