Timber Debug Bar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/debug-bar-timber

Adds a Panel to the Debug Bar for Timber information

600 active installs v1.1.6 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Sep 23, 2021
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Timber Debug Bar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The debug-bar-timber plugin, version 1.1.6, presents a significant security concern due to its unprotected AJAX handler. While the plugin shows strengths in its lack of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests, the single unprotected AJAX entry point is a critical vulnerability. The absence of output escaping across all identified outputs further exacerbates this risk, as any data processed or displayed through this handler could be vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The plugin's history of zero known vulnerabilities is positive, suggesting it has been well-maintained or has not been a target. However, this track record should not overshadow the immediate risks posed by the current code's security oversights. The overall security posture is weak due to the easily exploitable attack vector, despite the presence of some good coding practices elsewhere.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler
  • No output escaping
  • No nonce checks on AJAX
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Timber Debug Bar Security Vulnerabilities

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

Timber Debug Bar Release Timeline

v1.1.6Current
v1.1.5
v1.1.4
v1.1.1
v1.0.9
v1.0.8
v1.0.7
v1.0.6
v1.0.5
v1.0.4
v1.0.3
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
v0.3
v0.2
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Timber Debug Bar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

Timber Debug Bar Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_debug_bar_consoleclass-debug-bar-timber.php:26
WordPress Hooks 14
actiontimber/loader/render_fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:30
filtertimber/render/fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:31
filtertimber/loader/render_dataclass-debug-bar-timber.php:32
filtertimber/calling_php_fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:33
filtertimber/calling_php_fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:34
actiontimber_loader_render_fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:37
filtertimber_render_fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:38
filtertimber_loader_render_dataclass-debug-bar-timber.php:39
filtertimber/calling_php_fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:40
filtertimber_calling_php_fileclass-debug-bar-timber.php:41
filterdebug_bar_panelsdebug-bar-timber.php:17
actioninitdebug-bar-timber.php:23
actionadmin_noticesdebug-bar-timber.php:31
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsdebug-bar-timber.php:40
Maintenance & Trust

Timber Debug Bar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedSep 23, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads66K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs600
Developer Profile

Timber Debug Bar Developer Profile

jarednova

6 plugins · 21K total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
5 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Timber Debug Bar

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/debug-bar-timber/timber-debug-bar.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Timber Debug Bar