Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard Security & Risk Analysis

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In the Dashboard, collapses sub categories into hidden submenus that can be expanded and collapsed. Keeps selected categories visible.

600 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Aug 15, 2019
admincollapsible-categorieshierarchyui
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis, the 'collapsible-categories-in-the-dashboard' v1.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and a complete adherence to prepared statements for SQL queries, along with 100% output escaping, indicates robust coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, including CVEs, suggesting a stable and well-maintained codebase. The zero attack surface with no unprotected entry points is a significant strength. However, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks is a notable concern. While there are currently no active vulnerabilities or identified taint flows, this omission means that any potential future introduction of functionalities that could be triggered by unauthenticated or unauthorized users would be a direct security risk, as there are no built-in mechanisms to prevent such access. Overall, the plugin is currently secure due to its limited functionality and lack of historical vulnerabilities, but it lacks fundamental security controls that would be expected in a more complex plugin.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard Security Vulnerabilities

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

Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard 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

Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterwp_terms_checklist_argscollapsible-categories-in-the-dashboard.php:14
actionadmin_footercollapsible-categories-in-the-dashboard.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedAug 15, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs600
Developer Profile

Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 600 total installs

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

How We Detect Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
categorychecklistchildrenshowcollapse
Data Attributes
id$=all
JS Globals
jQuery
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard