Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-wikipedia-excerpt

This plugin replaces [wikipedia]topic[/wikipedia] with a wikipedia search link for that term.

10 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 2.3.2+ Updated Mar 24, 2008
linkswikipedia
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 18yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-wikipedia-excerpt" plugin v0.2 presents a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis results. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, or unescaped output indicates adherence to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the complete absence of identified taint flows suggest a well-contained and robust codebase.

The plugin's attack surface is effectively zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed without proper authentication or permission checks. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of stable and secure development. This combination of clean code analysis and a clear vulnerability record points to a plugin that is currently secure and well-maintained. However, it's important to note that the lack of certain security checks, such as nonce and capability checks, might indicate a missed opportunity to further harden the plugin, even if no vulnerabilities are currently apparent. This suggests that while the plugin is currently safe, ongoing vigilance and potential future enhancements could further solidify its security.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt Security Vulnerabilities

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

Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt 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-Wikipedia-Excerpt Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterthe_contentwp-wikipedia-excerpt.php:42
filterthe_excerptwp-wikipedia-excerpt.php:43
filtercomment_textwp-wikipedia-excerpt.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.3.2
Last updatedMar 24, 2008
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt Developer Profile

namidim

1 plugin · 10 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-Wikipedia-Excerpt

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
http://www.wikipedia.org/search-redirect.php?language=en&go=Go&search=[wikipedia][/wikipedia]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Wp-Wikipedia-Excerpt