Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/asd-123-456-widget

Customize your widgets without any CSS knowledge! - Mihajlovicnenad.com

100 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Jul 10, 2015
customcustom-backgroundcustom-colorscustom-fontscustom-widget
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "asd-123-456-widget" plugin v1.0.0 presents a mixed security posture. On the positive side, there are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero attack surface. Furthermore, all detected SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which are excellent security practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history also suggests a generally stable past.

However, there are significant areas of concern within the code itself. The presence of the `create_function` function is a critical security risk as it allows for dynamic code execution, which can be exploited. Additionally, a low rate of output escaping (36%) indicates a strong possibility of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. The absence of any nonce or capability checks, especially given the lack of clearly defined entry points, leaves any potential future entry points or the `create_function` usage highly vulnerable to unauthorized actions and privilege escalation.

In conclusion, while the plugin benefits from a small attack surface and secure SQL practices, the use of `create_function` and inadequate output escaping are severe weaknesses that outweigh its strengths. The lack of robust authentication checks further exacerbates these risks. This plugin should be treated with extreme caution and ideally refactored to address these critical vulnerabilities.

Key Concerns

  • Use of create_function (code execution)
  • Low output escaping rate (XSS risk)
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version Security Vulnerabilities

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

Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
29
16 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_action( 'widgets_init', create_function('', 'return register_widget("wdgtcstmzr");' ) );widget-customizer.php:20

Output Escaping

36% escaped45 total outputs
Attack Surface

Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwidgets_initwidget-customizer.php:20
actionload-widgets.phpwidget-customizer.php:31
Maintenance & Trust

Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedJul 10, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version Developer Profile

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3 plugins · 170 total installs

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

How We Detect Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/asd-123-456-widget/lib/wdgtcstmzr_admin.css/wp-content/plugins/asd-123-456-widget/lib/wdgtcstmzr_admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/asd-123-456-widget/lib/wdgtcstmzr_admin.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wdgtcstmzrwdgtcstmzr-adminwdgtcstmzr-colorwdgtcstmzr-boxwdgtcstmzr-labelwdgtcstmzr-input
Data Attributes
data-default-color
JS Globals
wdgtcstmzr_adminwdgtcstmzr
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version