Custom Field Snippet Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/custom-field-snippet

Creates Snippets like "echo get_post_meta($post->ID,'FIELD NAME',true);

40 active installs v4.2 PHP + WP 3.7+ Updated Jun 1, 2014
custom-fieldsnippettheme
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Custom Field Snippet Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Custom Field Snippet 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 custom-field-snippet plugin v4.2 exhibits a strong security posture based on the static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or file operations is a significant positive indicator. All identified output operations are properly escaped, and the plugin utilizes prepared statements for its SQL queries, which are fundamental security best practices. The single capability check, while present, could be a point of scrutiny if the functionality it protects is sensitive. The lack of any known CVEs, past or present, further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting a history of secure development or diligent patching by the developers. The attack surface is effectively zero, with no apparent entry points for attackers. Taint analysis also returned no concerning flows. The plugin appears to be well-developed from a security perspective. Its primary strength lies in its clean code and lack of common vulnerability patterns. The only minor area for attention would be ensuring the single capability check is robust and appropriately applied.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Custom Field Snippet Security Vulnerabilities

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

Custom Field Snippet Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

Custom Field Snippet Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadd_meta_boxescustom-field-snippet.php:85
Maintenance & Trust

Custom Field Snippet Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedJun 1, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Custom Field Snippet Developer Profile

水野史土

11 plugins · 8K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Custom Field Snippet

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Field Snippet