DarkPress Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dark-press

It's a simple plugin to modify your WordPress admin interface in DarkMode

10 active installs v0.3 [BETA] PHP 5.2.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jun 7, 2019
admindarkdarkmodenightstyle
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is DarkPress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, the "dark-press" v0.3 [BETA] plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which significantly minimizes the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis shows a complete absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests. All SQL queries are prepared, and all output is properly escaped. The lack of any identified taint flows, particularly those with critical or high severity, indicates robust input validation and sanitization practices within the analyzed code. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity, suggesting a history of secure development or limited exposure. This plugin, despite being in beta, demonstrates an excellent foundation for security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

DarkPress Security Vulnerabilities

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

DarkPress 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

DarkPress Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsacp.php:36
Maintenance & Trust

DarkPress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedJun 7, 2019
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

DarkPress Developer Profile

Nicolas Notararigo

1 plugin · 10 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect DarkPress

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dark-press/style.css
Version Parameters
dark-press/style.css?ver=0.3

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
SwitchDMSwitchOn
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about DarkPress