
Advanced Custom Fields – Code Area Field Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-code-area-fieldAdds a 'Code Area' textarea editor field type for the Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin.
Is Advanced Custom Fields – Code Area Field Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Advanced Custom Fields – Code Area Field has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The plugin 'advanced-custom-fields-code-area-field' v1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface, with no exposed entry points that lack authentication checks. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a clean slate regarding dangerous functions, SQL injection risks (all queries use prepared statements), file operations, and external HTTP requests. The lack of vulnerability history also suggests a mature and stable codebase.
Key Concerns
- Low percentage of properly escaped output
- No nonce checks found
- No capability checks found
Advanced Custom Fields – Code Area Field Security Vulnerabilities
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Output Escaping
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Advanced Custom Fields – Code Area Field Developer Profile
3 plugins · 2K total installs
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