Crypto Dash Tracker Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/crypto-dash-tracker

Display a table showing the current live prices and totals of all your favorite crypto, right on your WordPress dashboard!

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 19, 2021
bitcoincoingeckocryptocurrencyprice
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Crypto Dash Tracker Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "crypto-dash-tracker" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points is a significant strength, indicating a limited attack surface. The code also demonstrates good practices by exclusively using prepared statements for its SQL queries and having no file operations. However, there are areas for improvement. The presence of an external HTTP request without further context raises a potential concern, as these can sometimes be vectors for vulnerabilities if not handled securely. Furthermore, the output escaping is not fully comprehensive, with 24% of outputs not being properly escaped. This could lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if the unescaped data originates from user input or other untrusted sources.

The plugin's vulnerability history is excellent, with zero recorded CVEs. This suggests a mature development process and a lack of historically exploited weaknesses. The absence of any identified taint flows also strengthens this assessment. While the plugin has a strong foundation, the unescaped output and the external HTTP request warrant attention. Therefore, while the overall security is good, addressing these specific areas would further enhance its robustness.

Key Concerns

  • External HTTP requests found
  • Output escaping not fully comprehensive
Vulnerabilities
None known

Crypto Dash Tracker Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Crypto Dash Tracker Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
16 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

76% escaped21 total outputs
Attack Surface

Crypto Dash Tracker Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionwp_dashboard_setupadmin\class-crypto-dash-tracker-dashboard-tracker.php:6
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc\class-crypto-dash-tracker.php:94
actionadmin_menuinc\class-crypto-dash-tracker.php:96
actionadmin_initinc\class-crypto-dash-tracker.php:97
Maintenance & Trust

Crypto Dash Tracker Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedFeb 19, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Crypto Dash Tracker Developer Profile

alexmustin

4 plugins · 100 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Crypto Dash Tracker

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/crypto-dash-tracker/admin/css/crypto-dash-tracker-admin.css
Version Parameters
crypto-dash-tracker-admin.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
customstylescode
Data Attributes
name="Crypto_Dash_Tracker_dashwidgetcoininfo"id="Crypto_Dash_Tracker_dashwidgetcoininfo"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Crypto Dash Tracker