Better Editor for Oxygen Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/better-editor-for-oxygen

Improve the Oxygen builder Editor: Structure opened by default, Back to Templates/Pages/Posts Menu, Display Currently Editing & more.

100 active installs v2.0.2 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.1+ Updated Aug 7, 2023
oxyoxygenoxygen-builderoxygen-editoroxygen-ui
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Better Editor for Oxygen Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of "better-editor-for-oxygen" v2.0.2 indicates a very strong security posture. The plugin exhibits excellent coding practices, with no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all outputs properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further contributes to its secure design. Crucially, there are no detected taint flows, meaning data is not being improperly handled in ways that could lead to vulnerabilities. The plugin also shows no history of reported CVEs, suggesting a consistent commitment to security by its developers. The limited attack surface, with zero entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) requiring specific attention, is a significant strength. While the lack of explicit nonce and capability checks on entry points might seem concerning at first glance, given that there are no entry points at all, this is not a practical security concern in this specific version. The plugin's current lack of interaction points shields it from many common attack vectors. Therefore, the overall security risk for this plugin version is extremely low, demonstrating a robust and secure implementation.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Better Editor for Oxygen Security Vulnerabilities

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

Better Editor for Oxygen 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

Better Editor for Oxygen Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionoxygen_enqueue_ui_scriptsplugin.php:31
actionoxygen_enqueue_ui_scriptsplugin.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

Better Editor for Oxygen Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedAug 7, 2023
PHP min version5.6
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Better Editor for Oxygen Developer Profile

Gabriele Iacovone

2 plugins · 100 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Better Editor for Oxygen

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-editor-for-oxygen/assets/css/befo-editor.css/wp-content/plugins/better-editor-for-oxygen/assets/js/befo-editor.js/wp-content/plugins/better-editor-for-oxygen/assets/js/befo-currently.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-editor-for-oxygen/assets/js/befo-editor.js/wp-content/plugins/better-editor-for-oxygen/assets/js/befo-currently.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
current_entry
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Better Editor for Oxygen