XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts Security & Risk Analysis

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This plugin generates an XML file using content from multiple blog posts. You decide how many of the latest posts you want included in the XML file.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP + Updated Apr 16, 2011
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "xml-ify-wordpress-multiple-posts" v1.0 plugin exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, there are no identified CVEs in its history, and the static analysis shows a complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, and external HTTP requests. Crucially, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and there are no reported taint flows indicating potential injection vulnerabilities.

However, significant concerns arise from the complete lack of output escaping. With 28 outputs identified and 0% properly escaped, this presents a high risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Any data displayed by the plugin that originates from user input or external sources could be manipulated to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. Furthermore, the absence of any capability checks, nonce checks, or authentication checks on any of the plugin's entry points (even though the static analysis reports zero entry points) suggests a potential lack of robust authorization and security measures should any new entry points be introduced or discovered.

The vulnerability history being completely clean is a good sign, suggesting the developers have either been cautious or have not yet encountered significant security flaws. However, this doesn't negate the critical issue of unescaped output found in the current analysis. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean SQL and lack of dangerous functions, but the severe deficiency in output escaping is a major weakness that requires immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • No output escaping
  • No capability checks
  • No nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts Security Vulnerabilities

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

XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
28
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
3
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped28 total outputs
Attack Surface

XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionget_footermulti-post-xml-feed.php:156
actionadmin_menumulti-post-xml-feed.php:242
actionadmin_initmulti-post-xml-feed.php:243
Maintenance & Trust

XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.1.4
Last updatedApr 16, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts Developer Profile

lahrah

2 plugins · 20 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
attachment imageURLattachment thumbURLattachment
Shortcode Output
<multipostxml><singlepost></singlepost></multipostxml>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about XML-ify WordPress Multiple Posts