Big Boom Alert Bar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/big-boom-alert-bar

Adds an alert message to your site's front end, anywhere within the site layout

100 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 4.1+ Updated May 26, 2022
alertmessagesite-notification
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Big Boom Alert Bar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Big Boom Alert Bar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "big-boom-alert-bar" v1.4 plugin exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the complete lack of known vulnerabilities indicate a well-maintained and secure codebase. The limited attack surface, consisting of a single shortcode with no indicated unprotected entry points, further bolsters its security. The plugin's vulnerability history is completely clear, with no recorded CVEs of any severity, reinforcing the impression of a secure and stable plugin. The only potential area for consideration is the absence of nonce and capability checks on its single shortcode, though without further context on the shortcode's functionality, it's difficult to ascertain if this poses a significant risk. However, given the overall lack of other security concerns, this is a minor point.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Big Boom Alert Bar Security Vulnerabilities

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

Big Boom Alert Bar 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

Big Boom Alert Bar Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[albar_alert] big-boom-alert-bar.php:43
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_initbig-boom-alert-bar.php:15
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsbig-boom-alert-bar.php:18
actionadmin_menubig-boom-alert-bar.php:21
actionwpbig-boom-alert-bar.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Big Boom Alert Bar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedMay 26, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Big Boom Alert Bar Developer Profile

bigboomdesign

4 plugins · 220 total installs

92
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
1 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Big Boom Alert Bar

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/big-boom-alert-bar/js/alert-bar-admin.js/wp-content/plugins/big-boom-alert-bar/css/alert-bar-admin.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/big-boom-alert-bar/js/alert-bar-admin.js
Version Parameters
big-boom-alert-bar/js/alert-bar-admin.js?ver=big-boom-alert-bar/css/alert-bar-admin.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
albar-alert-bar
Shortcode Output
[albar_alert]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Boom Alert Bar