DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dawsony-admin-utilities

A lightweight, modular admin suite that bundles small, high-value quality-of-life tools for developers, site admins, and editors.

0 active installs v1.1.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Apr 8, 2026
admincopydashboardenvironmentutilities
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

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
Vulnerabilities
None known

DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Security Vulnerabilities

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

DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Release Timeline

v1.1.3Current
v1.1.2
v1.1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
3
381 escaped
Nonce Checks
4
Capability Checks
7
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

99% escaped384 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
handle_import (includes/Core/Settings.php:118)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_dawsony_admin_utilities_dismiss_noticeincludes/Modules/NoticeBoard/Module.php:35
WordPress Hooks 23
actionadmin_menuincludes/Core/AdminMenu.php:20
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/Core/AdminMenu.php:21
actionplugins_loadedincludes/Core/Plugin.php:33
filterdawsonyweb_suite_modulesincludes/Core/Plugin.php:48
actionadmin_initincludes/Core/Settings.php:70
actionadmin_initincludes/Core/Settings.php:71
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/Modules/CopyTools/Module.php:26
actionadmin_initincludes/Modules/CopyTools/Module.php:29
actionadd_meta_boxesincludes/Modules/CopyTools/Module.php:32
filteruser_row_actionsincludes/Modules/CopyTools/Module.php:35
actionadmin_initincludes/Modules/CopyTools/Module.php:38
actionwp_dashboard_setupincludes/Modules/DashboardWidgets/Module.php:27
actionwp_dashboard_setupincludes/Modules/DashboardWidgets/Module.php:28
actionadmin_bar_menuincludes/Modules/EnvironmentBadge/Module.php:41
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/Modules/EnvironmentBadge/Module.php:42
actionadmin_noticesincludes/Modules/NoticeBoard/Module.php:34
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/Modules/NoticeBoard/Module.php:36
actiontemplate_redirectincludes/Pro/MaintenanceMode.php:24
actionadmin_noticesincludes/Pro/MaintenanceMode.php:25
actionadmin_bar_menuincludes/Pro/WhiteLabel.php:25
filteradmin_footer_textincludes/Pro/WhiteLabel.php:26
filterupdate_footerincludes/Pro/WhiteLabel.php:27
actionlogin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/Pro/WhiteLabel.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedApr 8, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads275

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities Developer Profile

DawsonyWeb

3 plugins · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/js/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/js/debug-snapshot.js/wp-content/plugins/dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/css/copy-tools.css/wp-content/plugins/dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/js/copy-tools.js
Version Parameters
dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/css/admin.css?ver=dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/js/admin.js?ver=dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/js/debug-snapshot.js?ver=dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/css/copy-tools.css?ver=dawsony-admin-utilities/assets/js/copy-tools.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
dau-wrapdau-admin-pagetab-menutab-menu-itemtab-contentdau-settings-sectiondawsony-web-suite-menu-itemdawsony-admin-utilities-module-settings
HTML Comments
<!-- Always register under Tools. --><!-- Also register under DawsonyWeb Suite when active. --><!-- Render only the settings content for display inside the Suite hub. --><!-- No outer .dau-wrap wrapper, no header, nav, or footer. -->+5 more
Data Attributes
data-tab
JS Globals
dawsonyAdminUtilitiesAdmin
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about DawsonyWeb – Admin Utilities