Customize Object Selector Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/customize-object-selector

Adds a Customizer control to select one or multiple posts (and eventually terms and users).

40 active installs v0.4.2 PHP 5.3+ WP 4.7.0+ Updated Nov 9, 2017
customizecustomizerpagespostsselect2
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Customize Object Selector Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Customize Object Selector 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 "customize-object-selector" plugin version 0.4.2 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events without authentication or permission checks significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals good development practices, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, all outputs being properly escaped, and the presence of nonce and capability checks. The limited file operation and lack of external HTTP requests further contribute to a secure profile. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs recorded, indicating a history of stable and secure development. However, the presence of a bundled library, Select2, is a point to monitor. If this library is outdated or has known vulnerabilities not yet patched in this specific plugin version, it could represent a potential weakness, though no specific evidence of this is present in the provided data. Overall, this plugin appears to be well-developed from a security perspective, with minimal apparent risks.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled library (Select2) without version info
Vulnerabilities
None known

Customize Object Selector Security Vulnerabilities

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

Customize Object Selector Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
2 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

Select2

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Customize Object Selector Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 11
actionplugins_loadedcustomize-object-selector.php:37
actionadmin_noticescustomize-object-selector.php:42
actionwp_default_scriptsphp\class-plugin.php:43
actionwp_default_stylesphp\class-plugin.php:44
actioncustomize_registerphp\class-plugin.php:46
actioncustomize_registerphp\class-plugin.php:47
actioncustomize_controls_enqueue_scriptsphp\class-plugin.php:49
actioncustomize_controls_print_footer_scriptsphp\class-plugin.php:50
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptsphp\class-plugin.php:51
actionwp_print_footer_scriptsphp\class-plugin.php:52
filtercustomize_refresh_noncesphp\class-plugin.php:55
Maintenance & Trust

Customize Object Selector Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.0
Last updatedNov 9, 2017
PHP min version5.3
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Customize Object Selector Developer Profile

Weston Ruter

22 plugins · 437K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
4499 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Customize Object Selector

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/customize-object-selector/js/customize-object-selector-control.js/wp-content/plugins/customize-object-selector/css/customize-object-selector-control.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/customize-object-selector/js/customize-object-selector-control.js
Version Parameters
customize-object-selector/js/customize-object-selector-control.js?ver=customize-object-selector/css/customize-object-selector-control.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
customize-object-selector-containercustomize-control-notificationsselect2-container
Data Attributes
data-select2-optionsdata-post-query-varsdata-setting-propertydata-show-add-buttons
JS Globals
CustomizeObjectSelectorcustomizeObjectSelectorControl
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/customize-object-selector/v1/query
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Customize Object Selector