
WPS Post Type Search Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/wps-post-type-searchCreates a search widget to allow you to search single/multiple post types
Is WPS Post Type Search Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100WPS Post Type Search has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "wps-post-type-search" v0.2 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture based on the static analysis provided. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are exposed without proper authorization checks, which significantly reduces the attack surface. The code also demonstrates good practices by not using dangerous functions, avoiding file operations, and not making external HTTP requests. Furthermore, all SQL queries are confirmed to use prepared statements, mitigating SQL injection risks. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history is a positive indicator of its development and maintenance.
Key Concerns
- Low output escaping
- No nonce checks
- No capability checks
WPS Post Type Search Security Vulnerabilities
WPS Post Type Search Code Analysis
Output Escaping
WPS Post Type Search Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 2
Maintenance & Trust
WPS Post Type Search Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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WPS Post Type Search Developer Profile
11 plugins · 2K total installs
How We Detect WPS Post Type Search
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
/wp-content/plugins/wps-post-type-search/wps-post-type-search.phpHTML / DOM Fingerprints
widget_search_ptid="searchform"class="searchform"action="<?php echo home_url( '/' ); ?>"