Avatars Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/avatars

A WordPress plugin to remove avatars from your WordPress site

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2+ Updated Aug 25, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Avatars Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "avatars" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The static analysis reveals no identified attack surface entry points, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are not adequately protected. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions identified, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. There are also no file operations, external HTTP requests, or missing nonce/capability checks in the analyzed code.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with zero known CVEs recorded. This absence of historical vulnerabilities, coupled with the clean static analysis, suggests a well-developed and secure plugin. The lack of common vulnerability types and the absence of any recorded past vulnerabilities indicate a consistent focus on security by the developers.

In conclusion, the "avatars" v1.0.0 plugin appears to be exceptionally secure. The complete absence of identified vulnerabilities in both static analysis and historical records, alongside the implementation of robust security practices, indicates a very low risk of exploitation. There are no discernible weaknesses to report based on the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Avatars Security Vulnerabilities

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

Avatars 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

Avatars Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsavatars.php:17
actionpre_option_show_avatarsavatars.php:21
Maintenance & Trust

Avatars Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedAug 25, 2021
PHP min version5.6
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Avatars Developer Profile

Brad Parbs

16 plugins · 3K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Avatars

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Avatars