byBrick Columns Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bybrick-columns

A plugin that enables for column based shortcodes.

70 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Dec 4, 2012
bybrickcolumncolumns
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is byBrick Columns Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "bybrick-columns" v1.4 plugin reveals a strong security posture with no identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows requiring sanitization. The absence of these common vulnerabilities is commendable and suggests diligent coding practices. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history, with no known CVEs, indicating a mature and well-maintained codebase.

Despite the excellent results from the static analysis and vulnerability history, the presence of two capability checks without explicit details on their implementation or thoroughness could represent a theoretical, albeit very small, area for concern if not implemented robustly. However, given the overall lack of identified vulnerabilities and the minimal attack surface, this plugin appears to be highly secure. The absence of any identified issues in the static analysis is the strongest indicator of its security. In conclusion, "bybrick-columns" v1.4 demonstrates a very strong security foundation, with its limited scope and clean history being significant strengths.

Key Concerns

  • Capability checks present, potential for weak implementation
Vulnerabilities
None known

byBrick Columns Security Vulnerabilities

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

byBrick Columns Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

byBrick Columns Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actioninitbybrick-columns.php:113
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsbybrick-columns.php:124
filtermce_external_pluginsbybrick-columns.php:143
filtermce_buttonsbybrick-columns.php:144
actioninitbybrick-columns.php:147
Maintenance & Trust

byBrick Columns Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedDec 4, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating74/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs70
Developer Profile

byBrick Columns Developer Profile

davidpaulsson

2 plugins · 130 total installs

77
trust score
Avg Security Score
75/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect byBrick Columns

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bybrick-columns/css/bybrick-columns-style.css/wp-content/plugins/bybrick-columns/js/bybrick-columns-frontend.js/wp-content/plugins/bybrick-columns/js/bybrick-columns-backend.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bybrick-columns/js/bybrick-columns-frontend.js/wp-content/plugins/bybrick-columns/js/bybrick-columns-backend.js
Version Parameters
bybrick-columns/css/bybrick-columns-style.css?ver=bybrick-columns/js/bybrick-columns-frontend.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bbcolcolumn-lastone_thirdtwo_thirdone_halfone_fourththree_fourthone_fifth+6 more
Shortcode Output
<div class="one_third bbcol"><div class="one_third column-last bbcol"><div class="two_third bbcol"><div class="two_third column-last bbcol">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about byBrick Columns