Better Code Editor Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/better-code-editor

Make your editor better!

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Feb 24, 2015
codecodeseditorplugin-editor-phpwp-admin
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Better Code Editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'better-code-editor' plugin v1.0 reveals a seemingly clean codebase with no identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, or file operations. The absence of external HTTP requests and bundled libraries further contributes to a reduced attack surface. However, a significant concern arises from the 0% output escaping. This indicates that all 8 outputs within the plugin are not properly sanitized, which could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is directly reflected in the output without encoding.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clear, with no recorded CVEs. This, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests that the plugin might be relatively secure or has not yet been targeted by attackers for known vulnerabilities. However, the lack of output escaping is a critical oversight that significantly increases the risk of XSS attacks. While the attack surface appears minimal, the vulnerability in output handling is a primary weakness that needs immediate attention to ensure a more robust security posture.

Key Concerns

  • 0% output escaping
Vulnerabilities
None known

Better Code Editor Security Vulnerabilities

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

Better Code Editor Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
8
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped8 total outputs
Attack Surface

Better Code Editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_menubetter-code-editor.php:79
actionadmin_initbetter-code-editor.php:84
actioninitbetter-code-editor.php:97
actionadmin_headbetter-code-editor.php:119
filteradmin_footer_textbetter-code-editor.php:158
Maintenance & Trust

Better Code Editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedFeb 24, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Better Code Editor Developer Profile

Nazmul Hossain Nihal

3 plugins · 120 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 Code Editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/jquery.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/ace.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/jquery-ace.min.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/mode-css.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/mode-php.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/mode-javascript.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/jquery.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/ace.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/jquery-ace.min.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/mode-css.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/mode-php.js/wp-content/plugins/better-code-editor/js/mode-javascript.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
ace_gutterace_scrollbarace_scrollbar-inner
JS Globals
ace
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Better Code Editor