CHBD CSS3 Accordion Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/chbd-css3-accordion

This plugin will help users to create an eye catching accordion style with pure css3.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Jun 4, 2014
accordioncss3css3-accordioncss3-animation
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is CHBD CSS3 Accordion Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

CHBD CSS3 Accordion 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 "chbd-css3-accordion" v1.1 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture due to the absence of known vulnerabilities and a clean taint analysis. The code analysis also reveals a limited attack surface and a commendable use of prepared statements for all SQL queries. However, a significant concern arises from the lack of output escaping, as 100% of the analyzed outputs are unescaped. This could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is included in the plugin's output without proper sanitization.

Furthermore, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks, coupled with no authentication checks on AJAX handlers or permission callbacks for REST API routes (though none were found), indicates a potential for privilege escalation or unauthorized access if new entry points are introduced or existing ones are exploited in conjunction with other vulnerabilities. The plugin's history of no recorded vulnerabilities is a strong positive, suggesting diligent development practices, but it doesn't mitigate the present risks identified in the static analysis. The plugin's strengths lie in its SQL handling and limited attack surface, but the unescaped output and lack of authorization checks are significant weaknesses that require immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • All outputs are unescaped
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

CHBD CSS3 Accordion Security Vulnerabilities

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

CHBD CSS3 Accordion Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

CHBD CSS3 Accordion Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[chbd_accordion] plugin-hook.php:81
WordPress Hooks 5
actioninitaccordion-type.php:31
actioninitplugin-hook.php:20
filtermce_external_pluginsplugin-hook.php:32
filtermce_buttonsplugin-hook.php:33
actioninitplugin-hook.php:45
Maintenance & Trust

CHBD CSS3 Accordion Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedJun 4, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs10
Developer Profile

CHBD CSS3 Accordion Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 20 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect CHBD CSS3 Accordion

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/chbd-css3-accordion/css/chbd-style.css/wp-content/plugins/chbd-css3-accordion/js/modernizr.custom.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/chbd-css3-accordion/js/modernizr.custom.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
chbd-ac-containerac-small
Data Attributes
id="ac-name="accordion-1"for="ac-
Shortcode Output
<section class="chbd-ac-container">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about CHBD CSS3 Accordion