Code Scanner Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/code-scanner

Scans WordPress plugin, theme, and core directories for malicious code injections.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.0+ Updated Feb 15, 2019
codeinjectedinjectionsmaliciousmalware
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Code Scanner Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The code-scanner plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a generally good security posture, with no recorded vulnerabilities (CVEs) and a zero attack surface from common entry points like AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, and cron events. The static analysis reveals a complete absence of SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for attacks. Furthermore, the plugin's code does not appear to bundle any external libraries, mitigating risks associated with outdated or vulnerable dependencies. However, there are two significant concerns identified. The presence of the `create_function` dangerous function, which is deprecated and can lead to security issues if not used with extreme caution, is a clear risk. Additionally, a very low percentage (12%) of output escaping indicates a high potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities when data is displayed back to users.

Key Concerns

  • Use of dangerous function: create_function
  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Code Scanner Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Code Scanner Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Code Scanner Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
2
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
15
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_filter('extra_plugin_headers', create_function('', 'return array("GitHub Plugin URI","Twitter");includes\code-scanner-functions.php:17
create_functionadd_filter('extra_plugin_headers', create_function('', 'return array("GitHub Plugin URI","Twitter");includes\functions\helpers.php:11

Output Escaping

12% escaped17 total outputs
Attack Surface

Code Scanner Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 9
actionplugins_loadedcode-scanner.php:49
actionadmin_menuincludes\classes\code-scanner.php:31
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\classes\code-scanner.php:36
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\classes\code-scanner.php:37
filterextra_plugin_headersincludes\code-scanner-functions.php:17
actionadmin_menuincludes\code-scanner.php:29
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\code-scanner.php:34
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\code-scanner.php:35
filterextra_plugin_headersincludes\functions\helpers.php:11
Maintenance & Trust

Code Scanner Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.0
Last updatedFeb 15, 2019
PHP min version5.6
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Code Scanner Developer Profile

Magda Sicknick

7 plugins · 80 total installs

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

How We Detect Code Scanner

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/code-scanner/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/code-scanner/assets/css/font-awesome.min.css/wp-content/plugins/code-scanner/assets/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/code-scanner/assets/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
code-scanner-admin-styles?ver=code-scanner-fontawesome?ver=code-scanner-admin-script?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
cs-ms-container
Data Attributes
data-cs-triggerdata-cs-results-container
JS Globals
codeScanner
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Code Scanner