Bootstrap Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bootstrap

Easily include Bootstrap library (or just the parts of it you want) in your website.

100 active installs v0.3.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated May 11, 2013
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Bootstrap Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'bootstrap' v0.3.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or significant output escaping issues is a positive indicator. The plugin also demonstrates a commendable lack of known vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, and no recent security incidents have been recorded. This suggests a well-maintained and securely coded plugin.

However, there are a few areas that, while not immediately indicating a critical risk, could be improved. The complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all identified entry points (even though the attack surface is zero) is noteworthy. While the current analysis shows no unprotected entry points, future development or a change in how the plugin interacts with WordPress core could introduce vulnerabilities if these checks are not implemented as a standard practice. The presence of file operations, though not quantified in terms of risk, warrants attention if the operations are not strictly controlled and validated.

Overall, 'bootstrap' v0.3.1 appears to be a secure plugin with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities. Its vulnerability history is clean, and the code analysis reveals good practices in areas like SQL querying and output escaping. The primary areas for potential future improvement lie in incorporating standard WordPress security measures like nonce and capability checks as a proactive measure against potential future security risks.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Bootstrap Security Vulnerabilities

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

Bootstrap Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
156 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
3
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

98% escaped160 total outputs
Attack Surface

Bootstrap Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_initbootstrap.php:42
actionadmin_menubootstrap.php:43
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsbootstrap.php:45
Maintenance & Trust

Bootstrap Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedMay 11, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads22K

Community Trust

Rating40/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Bootstrap Developer Profile

shazdeh

24 plugins · 4K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Bootstrap

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/less/mixins.less/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/less/variables.less
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/js/bootstrap.js/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/js/bootstrap.min.js/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/js/bootstrap-transition.js/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/js/bootstrap-alert.js/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/js/bootstrap-dropdown.js/wp-content/plugins/bootstrap/lib/bootstrap/js/bootstrap-modal.js+9 more
Version Parameters
bootstrap/style.css?ver=bootstrap-admin.css?ver=bootstrap-admin.js?ver=bootstrap.js?ver=bootstrap.min.js?ver=bootstrap-transition.js?ver=bootstrap-alert.js?ver=bootstrap-dropdown.js?ver=bootstrap-modal.js?ver=bootstrap-tooltip.js?ver=bootstrap-button.js?ver=bootstrap-popover.js?ver=bootstrap-typeahead.js?ver=bootstrap-carousel.js?ver=bootstrap-scrollspy.js?ver=bootstrap-collapse.js?ver=bootstrap-tab.js?ver=bootstrap-affix.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
checkbox
HTML Comments
<!-- Twitter Bootstrap Toolkit -->
JS Globals
bootstrap
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bootstrap