Youngwhan's Simple Latex Security & Risk Analysis

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The usage is simple.

200 active installs v2.0.1 PHP 5.0+ WP 2.5+ Updated Dec 4, 2023
equationlatexmathmathematicmathjax
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Youngwhan's Simple Latex Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "youngwhans-simple-latex" v2.0.1 exhibits a remarkably strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows with unsanitized paths indicates diligent coding practices and a commitment to security. The zero count for AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, and importantly, the lack of any unprotected entry points, suggests a very limited attack surface that is well-secured. The plugin's vulnerability history also reflects this, with no known CVEs recorded, further bolstering its security credentials. The plugin appears to be well-maintained and developed with security in mind, demonstrating best practices in code hygiene and a proactive approach to avoiding common web vulnerabilities. The strengths of this plugin lie in its minimal attack surface and the robust implementation of secure coding standards. The only potential area of concern, though not explicitly a vulnerability in this analysis, is the complete lack of any checks (capability, nonce) on its non-existent entry points, which is a testament to its minimal exposure rather than a deliberate security feature. However, given the data, this plugin is assessed as highly secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Youngwhan's Simple Latex Security Vulnerabilities

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

Youngwhan's Simple Latex 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

Youngwhan's Simple Latex Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_headyw-latex.php:34
actioninityw-latex.php:58
actioninityw-latex.php:62
Maintenance & Trust

Youngwhan's Simple Latex Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.4.8
Last updatedDec 4, 2023
PHP min version5.0
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Youngwhan's Simple Latex Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 200 total installs

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

How We Detect Youngwhan's Simple Latex

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
https://cdn.mathjax.org/mathjax/latest/MathJax.js?config=TeX-AMS-MML_HTMLorMML

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
MathJax
Shortcode Output
[math][/math]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Youngwhan's Simple Latex