ACF Hider Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/acf-hider

Hides the Advanced Custom Fields menu item in the Admin Dashboard.

40 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Mar 22, 2017
acfadmin-menuadvanced-custom-fieldshidehider
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is ACF Hider Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'acf-hider' plugin v1.0 exhibits a remarkably strong security posture. The absence of any identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The complete lack of taint analysis findings and zero recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforce this positive assessment. This indicates a developer who has prioritized secure coding practices and has a history of producing secure code. However, the complete lack of any security checks like nonces or capability checks across all potential (though currently non-existent) entry points, while not an immediate risk due to the zero attack surface, represents a potential area of concern if the plugin were to evolve and introduce new entry points without implementing these fundamental security measures. The current state is excellent, but future development should be mindful of incorporating these checks.

Vulnerabilities
None known

ACF Hider Security Vulnerabilities

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

ACF Hider 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

ACF Hider Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionplugins_loadedacf-hider.php:17
filteracf/settings/show_adminacf-hider.php:33
Maintenance & Trust

ACF Hider Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedMar 22, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

ACF Hider Developer Profile

Daniel Post

3 plugins · 340 total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect ACF Hider

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about ACF Hider