
DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/dawsony-admin-utilitiesA lightweight, modular admin suite that bundles small, high-value quality-of-life tools for developers, site admins, and editors.
Is DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The 'dawsony-admin-utilities' v1.1.3 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. A key strength is the complete absence of critical or high-severity vulnerabilities in its historical record and static analysis findings, with no known CVEs. The code demonstrates good security practices, including robust nonce checks and capability checks for its entry points, and all SQL queries are properly prepared. The low number of entry points, particularly with zero unprotected ones, further contributes to a reduced attack surface. The plugin also excels in output escaping, with nearly all outputs being properly handled. The only minor points of attention are the presence of a file operation and a single AJAX handler, though both are well-protected. The lack of any reported vulnerabilities over time is a very positive indicator of ongoing security diligence by the developers.
Key Concerns
- Single AJAX handler, though protected
- Presence of file operations, though likely secure
DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Security Vulnerabilities
DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Release Timeline
DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Code Analysis
SQL Query Safety
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 1
WordPress Hooks 23
Maintenance & Trust
DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Developer Profile
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How We Detect DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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