AdminBar Remover Security & Risk Analysis

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Hide and show the adminbar by clicking WP logo. It works on front pages only. This plugin is basically for front-end developers who want to check desi …

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.5.2+ Updated May 26, 2016
adminbarmanagement
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is AdminBar Remover Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

AdminBar Remover 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

The 'adminbar-remover' plugin version 1.0.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code analysis reveals no apparent vulnerabilities, with zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Crucially, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped, indicating robust defense against common injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and a lack of bundled libraries further contribute to a clean code base. Taint analysis also shows no flows with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the impression of secure coding practices.

The plugin's vulnerability history is completely clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a consistent track record of security or a lack of discovered issues, which is a positive indicator. However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks is a potential concern. While the current attack surface is zero, if any functionality were to be added in the future without proper authorization and nonce verification, it could introduce significant risks. Overall, the plugin appears secure for its current functionality, but the lack of built-in authorization mechanisms suggests a need for caution if the plugin evolves.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

AdminBar Remover Security Vulnerabilities

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

AdminBar Remover Release Timeline

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

AdminBar Remover 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

AdminBar Remover Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclasses/Init.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

AdminBar Remover Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedMay 26, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

AdminBar Remover Developer Profile

sujin2f

6 plugins · 130 total installs

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

How We Detect AdminBar Remover

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/adminbar-remover/assets/scripts/script.js
Script Paths
assets/scripts/script.js
Version Parameters
adminbar-remover/assets/scripts/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about AdminBar Remover