Dark Code Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dark-code

Dark mode for your code.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 21, 2026
codedark-modedraculahighlight-jssyntax
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Dark Code Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "dark-code" v0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or critical taint flows is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin's zero-day vulnerability history suggests a commitment to secure development practices. The total lack of entry points, both protected and unprotected, indicates that the plugin does not expose any immediate attack vectors through standard WordPress mechanisms like AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron jobs. This clean slate is a significant strength.

However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all observed areas is a notable concern. While there are currently no unprotected entry points, this indicates a lack of crucial authorization and integrity controls that are fundamental to WordPress plugin security. Should any entry points be added in future versions, or if there's an oversight in the static analysis, the absence of these checks could expose the plugin to significant risks. The current score reflects the excellent code quality but also flags the potential for future issues if these security fundamentals are not addressed.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Missing capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Dark Code Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Dark Code Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Dark Code Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped16 total outputs
Attack Surface

Dark Code Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsdark-code.php:21
actioncustomize_registerdark-code.php:30
actionwp_headdark-code.php:185
Maintenance & Trust

Dark Code Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedJan 21, 2026
PHP min version7.0
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Dark Code Developer Profile

Web Guy

34 plugins · 52K total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
629 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Dark Code

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dark-code/dracula.css/wp-content/plugins/dark-code/highlight.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dark-code/highlight.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
hljshljs-commenthljs-deletionhljs-quotehljs-built_inhljs-linkhljs-sectionhljs-selector-tag+17 more
JS Globals
hljs
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dark Code