Dashboard Message Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dashboard-message-for-wordpress

Displays a custom message on the dashboard with full HTML/PHP/JavaScript support. Useful for administrator who have clients as users.

20 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Jul 27, 2010
adminadministratordashboardmessagewidget
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Dashboard Message Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "dashboard-message-for-wordpress" v1.0 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals no instances of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests, all of which are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events means there are no direct entry points into the plugin that could be exploited. The taint analysis also shows no identified flows with unsanitized paths, further reinforcing the lack of apparent vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with zero known CVEs recorded for this plugin. This suggests a well-maintained codebase and a proactive approach to security by the developers, or simply a lack of historical issues. The complete absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, across all severity levels, is a significant strength. While the attack surface is currently zero, meaning there are no identified ways to interact with the plugin, this could also indicate limited functionality, which is not inherently a security weakness but a design choice.

In conclusion, "dashboard-message-for-wordpress" v1.0 appears to be a highly secure plugin. The static analysis and vulnerability history data are overwhelmingly positive, with no immediate security concerns detected. The plugin demonstrates adherence to secure coding principles. The only potential area for consideration, though not a security flaw, is the lack of any identified entry points, which might imply limited functionality. Overall, this plugin presents a very low-risk profile.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Dashboard Message Security Vulnerabilities

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

Dashboard Message 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

Dashboard Message Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_dashboard_setupdashboard-message.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Dashboard Message Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedJul 27, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Dashboard Message Developer Profile

Nicolas Bouliane

2 plugins · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect Dashboard Message

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dashboard-message/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dashboard Message