Dashy Security & Risk Analysis

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Dashy gives you a search field to get to admin pages quicker.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.0.0+ Updated Apr 1, 2015
adminkeyboardquickshortcut
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Dashy Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, Dashy v1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, or unescaped output is commendable. The code appears to correctly utilize prepared statements for all SQL queries and implements capability checks, demonstrating good development practices for secure WordPress plugins.

Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded CVEs, indicating a clean history and likely robust security testing or a lack of exposure to significant vulnerabilities. The zero-attack surface for entry points, coupled with the lack of taint flows, suggests that the plugin is designed to be insular and not directly expose itself to common web attack vectors.

While the plugin shows excellent current security, the lack of certain security mechanisms like nonce checks, especially if it were to introduce AJAX handlers in future versions, could be a potential concern if the attack surface expands. However, as it stands, the plugin appears to be very secure.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled outdated library (Select2 v3.5.2)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Dashy Security Vulnerabilities

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

Dashy Release Timeline

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

Dashy Code Analysis

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

Bundled Libraries

Select23.5.2

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Dashy Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsdashy.php:21
actionin_admin_headerdashy.php:42
actionsave_postdashy.php:165
actionbefore_delete_postdashy.php:237
Maintenance & Trust

Dashy Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedApr 1, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Dashy Developer Profile

Kyle Theisen

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 Dashy

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dashy/select2.css/wp-content/plugins/dashy/dashy.css/wp-content/plugins/dashy/select2.min.js/wp-content/plugins/dashy/dashy.js/wp-content/plugins/dashy/jquery.hotkeys.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dashy/select2.min.js/wp-content/plugins/dashy/dashy.js/wp-content/plugins/dashy/jquery.hotkeys.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
dashy-boxdashy-sel
Data Attributes
data-s2data
JS Globals
dashy_menu
Shortcode Output
<div id="dashy-box"><input type="hidden" id="dashy-sel" data-s2data="default"></div>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dashy