CSS3 Transitions Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/css3-transitions

This plugin automatically adds CSS3 transitions to your website/blog and the WordPress admin. Links, etc. get animated transitions between their norma …

100 active installs v1.3 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Nov 11, 2017
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is CSS3 Transitions Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

CSS3 Transitions has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "css3-transitions" plugin version 1.3 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows is a testament to robust secure coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, indicating a consistent track record of security. This combination suggests a low risk of exploitation for this specific version.

While the lack of specific security controls like nonces or capability checks on entry points might seem like a weakness, it's mitigated by the fact that there are effectively no entry points in the first place. The plugin's functionality likely doesn't require user interaction through these typical WordPress mechanisms, which itself is a security advantage by minimizing potential vulnerabilities. The overall assessment is that this plugin, as analyzed, presents a negligible security risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

CSS3 Transitions Security Vulnerabilities

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

CSS3 Transitions 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

CSS3 Transitions Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_headcss3-transitions.php:31
actionadmin_headcss3-transitions.php:32
Maintenance & Trust

CSS3 Transitions Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 11, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads15K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs100
Developer Profile

CSS3 Transitions Developer Profile

Nick Halsey

27 plugins · 24K total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
8 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect CSS3 Transitions

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
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HTML Comments
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about CSS3 Transitions