Admin Color Bar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/admin-color-bar

Configure the color of the admin bar in the WordPress admin area.

10 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 4.6+ Updated Oct 22, 2018
adminadmin-barcolorcustomizedashboard
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Admin Color Bar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "admin-color-bar" plugin v1.2 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities are effectively mitigated by prepared statements, and no external HTTP requests or file operations introduce external attack vectors. The plugin also demonstrates an awareness of security by including a capability check, which is a positive indicator.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of nonce checks and the limited proper output escaping (64%). While the attack surface is currently zero, this could change with future updates. The absence of nonce checks means that if any entry points were to be introduced, they would be susceptible to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. The unescaped output, while not critical at 64%, presents a potential risk for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is rendered directly.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clear, with zero recorded CVEs. This, combined with the clean taint analysis, suggests a history of secure development or effective patching in the past. However, it's crucial to remember that past security does not guarantee future security. The current static analysis, particularly the lack of nonce checks and imperfect output escaping, highlights areas where proactive hardening is needed to maintain this strong security record.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Insufficient output escaping (36% unescaped)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Admin Color Bar Security Vulnerabilities

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

Admin Color Bar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
9 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

64% escaped14 total outputs
Attack Surface

Admin Color Bar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin-color-bar-admin.php:15
actionadmin_bar_menuadmin-color-bar-admin.php:18
actionadmin_headadmin-color-bar-admin.php:21
actionwp_headadmin-color-bar-admin.php:22
filteradmin_bar_menuadmin-color-bar-admin.php:25
actionadmin_initadmin-color-bar-admin.php:29
actionadmin_menuadmin-color-bar.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

Admin Color Bar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedOct 22, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Admin Color Bar Developer Profile

Dave Jesch

3 plugins · 2K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
284 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Admin Color Bar

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/admin-color-bar/assets/js/acb-settings.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/admin-color-bar/assets/js/acb-settings.js
Version Parameters
admin-color-bar/assets/js/acb-settings.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-color-picker
HTML Comments
<!-- DesktopServer Admin Color Bar Notice -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Admin Color Bar