Darken Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/darken

WordPress Dark Mode Plugin

0 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.0+ Updated Oct 13, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Darken Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'darken' v1.0.1 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unsanitized output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the complete lack of any recorded CVEs, past or present, reinforces this perception of a secure and well-maintained plugin.

The static analysis reveals no exploitable code signals or taint flows, suggesting that the plugin's codebase is likely robust and free from common vulnerabilities such as injection flaws or information disclosure. The fact that there are no detected nonce checks or capability checks is not a direct concern here, as the analysis also indicates zero entry points, meaning there are no actions for these checks to protect. The absence of bundled libraries further simplifies the security surface.

In conclusion, the 'darken' plugin v1.0.1 appears to be highly secure. Its lack of any historical vulnerabilities and the clean bill of health from the static analysis are commendable. The primary strength lies in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices for any code that might exist. The only potential area for a slight deduction, though not directly evidenced as a risk in this specific analysis, is the absence of explicit security checks like nonces and capabilities, which would typically be present for any form of interaction. However, given the total absence of entry points, this is more of a procedural observation than an immediate security flaw.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks detected
  • No capability checks detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Darken Security Vulnerabilities

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

Darken Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Darken 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

Darken Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsInc/functions.php:10
actionadmin_headInc/functions.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

Darken Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedOct 13, 2023
PHP min version5.6
Downloads997

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Darken Developer Profile

Pixar Labs

3 plugins · 2K total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Darken

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/darken/assets/css/darken.min.css
Version Parameters
darken.min.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
darken-active
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Darken