Add Ionicon Field for ACF Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/acf-ionicon-field

Adds a new 'Ionicon' field to Advanced Custom Fields plugin.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 4, 2021
acfadvanced-custom-fieldsion-iconioniconionicons
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Add Ionicon Field for ACF Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The acf-ionicon-field plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, its static analysis reveals good practices in areas such as SQL query preparation and output escaping, with 100% of observed instances being secure. The absence of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in its history is also a strong indicator of a well-maintained and secure codebase to date. Furthermore, no critical or high-severity taint flows were identified, suggesting that the handling of potentially malicious data is generally robust.

However, a significant concern arises from the plugin's attack surface. It exposes one AJAX handler that lacks any authentication checks. This unprotected entry point could potentially be exploited by unauthenticated users to trigger unintended actions or gain information, depending on the functionality of that AJAX handler. The lack of capability checks further exacerbates this risk, as it bypasses WordPress's user role and permission system. While there are no currently documented vulnerabilities, the presence of an unprotected AJAX endpoint represents a tangible security weakness that could be targeted.

In conclusion, while the plugin demonstrates strengths in data handling and has a clean vulnerability history, the unprotected AJAX endpoint is a critical flaw that needs immediate attention. The absence of nonce and capability checks on this entry point significantly increases its exploitability. Addressing this specific weakness should be the priority for improving the plugin's overall security.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handler without authentication check
  • AJAX handler without capability checks
  • Lack of nonce checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Add Ionicon Field for ACF Security Vulnerabilities

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

Add Ionicon Field for ACF Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

Add Ionicon Field for ACF Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_acf/fields/ionicon/queryfields\class-jackardios-acf-field-ionicon-v5.php:74
WordPress Hooks 5
actionacf/include_field_typesacf-ionicon.php:52
actionacf/register_fieldsacf-ionicon.php:53
actionadmin_noticesacf-ionicon.php:81
filteracf_field_ionicon_get_iconsfields\class-jackardios-acf-field-ionicon-v5.php:75
filterscript_loader_tagfields\class-jackardios-acf-field-ionicon-v5.php:321
Maintenance & Trust

Add Ionicon Field for ACF Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedFeb 4, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Add Ionicon Field for ACF Developer Profile

Salakhutdinov Salavat

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Add Ionicon Field for ACF

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/acf-ionicon-field/assets/css/acf-ionicon-field.css/wp-content/plugins/acf-ionicon-field/assets/js/acf-ionicon-field.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/acf-ionicon-field/assets/js/acf-ionicon-field.js
Version Parameters
acf-ionicon-field/assets/css/acf-ionicon-field.css?ver=acf-ionicon-field/assets/js/acf-ionicon-field.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
acf-ionicon-fieldionicon-create
Data Attributes
data-field_type="ionicon"
JS Globals
acf.fields.ionicon
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/acf/fields/ionicon/query
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Add Ionicon Field for ACF