YAFootnotes Security & Risk Analysis

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Yet Another Footnotes (YAFootnotes) is a plugin that gives you the ability to add footnotes to any text you are writing.

20 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.1+ Updated Jul 4, 2009
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is YAFootnotes Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

YAFootnotes has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The yafootnotes plugin version 1.1 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and crucial security checks like nonce and capability checks on any identified entry points is highly commendable. The taint analysis also reveals no identified flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a robust approach to handling data within the plugin. The plugin's vulnerability history is completely clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity, further reinforcing its secure state. This indicates a development team that prioritizes security best practices and has likely implemented thorough testing and code reviews. While the attack surface is currently zero, which is ideal, it's important to note that this could change with future updates. The complete lack of vulnerability history is a significant strength. However, the static analysis also reports zero entry points, which, while excellent for security, might suggest a very limited functionality or a plugin that relies on integration points not captured by the analysis. The complete absence of nonce and capability checks is noteworthy; while there are no entry points to protect, this signals a potential gap if new entry points are introduced in the future without these safeguards. Overall, yafootnotes v1.1 appears to be a very secure plugin.

Key Concerns

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

YAFootnotes Security Vulnerabilities

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

YAFootnotes 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

YAFootnotes Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentyafootnotes.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

YAFootnotes Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.8
Last updatedJul 4, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

YAFootnotes Developer Profile

stratosg

4 plugins · 50 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect YAFootnotes

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
yafootnote_headyafootnote_body
Shortcode Output
<a href="#foot_" name="foot_src_"></a>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about YAFootnotes