Admin Sticky Widget Areas Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/admin-sticky-widget-areas

A simple plugin to make the widget areas on the right side of /wp-admin/widgets.php sticky.

20 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.9+ Updated May 14, 2019
adminstickywidgets
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Admin Sticky Widget Areas Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Admin Sticky Widget Areas 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-sticky-widget-areas" plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or sensitive entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes significantly reduces its attack surface. The plugin also demonstrates good development practices by ensuring all SQL queries are prepared statements and by reporting 100% properly escaped output, even though the total count is zero, indicating careful implementation.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment. With zero known CVEs and no recorded common vulnerability types, this plugin has a clean track record. This suggests a history of secure development and maintenance, or perhaps a limited exposure due to its apparent lack of complex functionality that could introduce vulnerabilities. The complete absence of any taint flows with unsanitized paths, critical or high severity, further supports the conclusion that the code is currently free from exploitable flaws.

In conclusion, the "admin-sticky-widget-areas" plugin v1.0.0 appears to be a highly secure piece of software. Its minimal attack surface, adherence to secure coding practices observed in static analysis, and a spotless vulnerability history all contribute to a very low-risk profile. There are no discernible weaknesses or concerns based on the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Admin Sticky Widget Areas Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Admin Sticky Widget Areas Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Admin Sticky Widget Areas 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

Admin Sticky Widget Areas Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsplugin.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Admin Sticky Widget Areas Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedMay 14, 2019
PHP min version5.6
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating86/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Admin Sticky Widget Areas Developer Profile

Sridhar Katakam

9 plugins · 12K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Admin Sticky Widget Areas

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/admin-sticky-widget-areas/assets/css/style.css
Version Parameters
admin-sticky-widget-areas/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Admin Sticky Widget Areas