Avatar Project Security & Risk Analysis

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10 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 4.8+ Updated Nov 16, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Avatar Project Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Avatar Project has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'avatar-project' v1.0.2 plugin reveals a generally strong security posture. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates a lack of common attack vectors by having zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed, and no file operations or external HTTP requests are present in the code. This significantly limits the potential attack surface.

The vulnerability history also indicates a clean record, with no known CVEs and no past vulnerabilities. This suggests a commitment to secure coding practices or a lack of prior security scrutiny that may have uncovered issues. However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points (though there are none to check) is a potential concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if new entry points were introduced without proper security measures. While the current version is secure based on the provided data, future development should prioritize implementing these checks to maintain this strong security stance.

In conclusion, 'avatar-project' v1.0.2 exhibits excellent security fundamentals with no directly exploitable vulnerabilities identified in the static analysis and a clean vulnerability history. The primary area for improvement, and a potential future risk if not addressed, lies in the lack of explicit authorization and security checks, which are crucial for robust plugin security, especially as features are added.

Key Concerns

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

Avatar Project Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Avatar Project Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Avatar Project Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filteravatar_defaultsavatar-project.php:30
filterget_avataravatar-project.php:31
actioninitavatar-project.php:35
Maintenance & Trust

Avatar Project Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 16, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Avatar Project Developer Profile

justnorris

5 plugins · 4K total installs

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

How We Detect Avatar Project

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/avatar-project/avatars//wp-content/plugins/avatar-project/languages/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Avatar Project