Better Admin Users Search Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/better-admin-users-search

Improve users admin search

200 active installs v1.2.0 PHP 5.5+ WP 4.1+ Updated Jun 10, 2021
adminbettersearchusermetausers
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Better Admin Users Search Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Better Admin Users Search 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

The "better-admin-users-search" plugin v1.2.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, direct SQL queries without prepared statements, and all outputs being properly escaped are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and a completely absent attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, and cron events significantly reduces the potential for exploitation.

The vulnerability history being completely clear of any known CVEs, and the taint analysis showing zero flows with unsanitized paths, further bolster this positive assessment. This suggests a development team that prioritizes security and actively addresses any potential vulnerabilities. The plugin also uses Select2 v2.0.4, which is a library, and while older versions can sometimes have issues, without specific findings related to it, it's a minor point.

Overall, the plugin appears very secure. The main area for attention, albeit a minor one given the lack of other issues, is the use of an older version of the bundled Select2 library. However, this is offset by the overwhelming evidence of secure development practices and a clean security history.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled outdated library: Select2 v2.0.4
Vulnerabilities
None known

Better Admin Users Search Security Vulnerabilities

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

Better Admin Users Search Code Analysis

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

Bundled Libraries

Select22.0.4

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared4 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Better Admin Users Search Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedbetter-admin-users-search.php:63
actioncmb2_admin_initincludes\class-better-admin-users-search-admin-page.php:14
actionpre_user_queryincludes\class-better-admin-users-search-hook.php:11
Maintenance & Trust

Better Admin Users Search Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedJun 10, 2021
PHP min version5.5
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Better Admin Users Search Developer Profile

Loïs

1 plugin · 200 total installs

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

How We Detect Better Admin Users Search

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Better Admin Users Search