Show Post ID with Sorting Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wpapps-show-post-id

Enhance your WordPress Dashboard with Show Post ID with Sorting, a plugin to display, sort, and bulk copy Post IDs for Posts, Pages, and Custom Post T …

200 active installs v2.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.0+ Updated Oct 22, 2024
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92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Show Post ID with Sorting Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Show Post ID with Sorting has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wpapps-show-post-id" v2.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals show no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests. The presence of a capability check and the proper escaping of two out of three outputs are positive signs of secure coding practices.

However, there are minor areas for improvement. The fact that only 67% of outputs are properly escaped, while not indicative of a critical vulnerability given the low number of outputs, is a potential weakness. Additionally, the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history is excellent, suggesting either a well-written plugin or a lack of prior security scrutiny. Overall, the plugin appears to be very secure with a minimal attack surface and good coding practices. The only noted concern is the incomplete output escaping, which is a minor issue given the context.

In conclusion, the "wpapps-show-post-id" v2.0.0 plugin demonstrates a strong commitment to security. Its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles like prepared statements are commendable. While the incomplete output escaping is a minor weakness, it does not present a significant risk in the absence of other exploitable factors. The plugin's clean vulnerability history further solidifies its secure standing.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Show Post ID with Sorting Security Vulnerabilities

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

Show Post ID with Sorting Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

67% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Show Post ID with Sorting Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 13
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsshow-post-id.php:55
actionadmin_footershow-post-id.php:73
actionadmin_bar_menushow-post-id.php:89
filtermanage_posts_columnsshow-post-id.php:106
filtermanage_pages_columnsshow-post-id.php:107
actionmanage_posts_custom_columnshow-post-id.php:108
actionmanage_pages_custom_columnshow-post-id.php:109
filtermanage_edit-post_sortable_columnsshow-post-id.php:110
filtermanage_edit-page_sortable_columnsshow-post-id.php:111
actionadmin_initshow-post-id.php:123
filterbulk_actions-edit-postshow-post-id.php:140
filterbulk_actions-edit-pageshow-post-id.php:141
actioninitshow-post-id.php:144
Maintenance & Trust

Show Post ID with Sorting Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedOct 22, 2024
PHP min version5.6
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Show Post ID with Sorting Developer Profile

Hefin Dsouza

2 plugins · 210 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Show Post ID with Sorting

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wpapps-show-post-id/js/show-post-id.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wpapps-show-post-id/js/show-post-id.js
Version Parameters
wpapps-show-post-id/js/show-post-id.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Show Post ID with Sorting