WPSocialite Security & Risk Analysis
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Is WPSocialite Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100WPSocialite has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the wpsocialite v2.4.1 plugin appears to have a generally good security posture, with no known critical vulnerabilities or concerning taint flows. The plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices by exclusively using prepared statements for SQL queries and having no recorded file operations or external HTTP requests. The absence of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting a well-maintained and secure plugin.
Key Concerns
- 53% of output escaping is not properly handled
- 0 nonce checks detected
- 0 capability checks detected
- Bundled TinyMCE library, potential for outdated components
WPSocialite Security Vulnerabilities
WPSocialite Code Analysis
Bundled Libraries
Output Escaping
WPSocialite Attack Surface
Shortcodes 1
WordPress Hooks 10
Maintenance & Trust
WPSocialite Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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WPSocialite Developer Profile
1 plugin · 300 total installs
How We Detect WPSocialite
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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wpsocialite-scrollSocialite.setupSocialite[wpsocialite]