Default Classic Editor Security & Risk Analysis

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Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend thi …

30 active installs v0.0.1 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 4.9+ Updated Aug 27, 2019
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Safety Verdict

Is Default Classic Editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "default-classic-editor" v0.0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the presence of nonce and capability checks, along with 100% proper output escaping, demonstrates good coding practices for security. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, either historical or in the current version, further reinforces this positive assessment.

However, it's important to note that the analysis of the "attack surface" and "taint analysis" reveals zero entry points and zero analyzed taint flows, respectively. While this indicates no *found* issues, it could also suggest a very limited scope of analysis or an extremely simple plugin functionality. The absence of any vulnerabilities in its history is a significant strength, suggesting a consistent focus on security by the developers, or perhaps that the plugin hasn't been a target or hasn't had issues arise.

In conclusion, "default-classic-editor" v0.0.1 appears to be a very secure plugin, demonstrating robust security practices and an excellent vulnerability history. The data points to a well-developed and secure piece of code.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Default Classic Editor Security Vulnerabilities

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

Default Classic Editor Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Default Classic Editor Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
6 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Default Classic Editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 25
actionwpmu_optionsdefault-classic-editor.php:45
actionupdate_wpmu_optionsdefault-classic-editor.php:46
filterplugin_action_linksdefault-classic-editor.php:51
filternetwork_admin_plugin_action_linksdefault-classic-editor.php:52
actionadmin_initdefault-classic-editor.php:54
actionpersonal_options_updatedefault-classic-editor.php:58
actionprofile_personal_optionsdefault-classic-editor.php:59
filteruse_block_editor_for_postdefault-classic-editor.php:72
filtergutenberg_can_edit_postdefault-classic-editor.php:76
filterget_edit_post_linkdefault-classic-editor.php:83
filterredirect_post_locationdefault-classic-editor.php:84
actionedit_form_topdefault-classic-editor.php:85
actionadmin_head-edit.phpdefault-classic-editor.php:86
actionedit_form_topdefault-classic-editor.php:88
filterblock_editor_settingsdefault-classic-editor.php:89
filterdisplay_post_statesdefault-classic-editor.php:92
filterpage_row_actionsdefault-classic-editor.php:94
filterpost_row_actionsdefault-classic-editor.php:95
actionadd_meta_boxesdefault-classic-editor.php:98
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsdefault-classic-editor.php:99
filteruse_block_editor_for_post_typedefault-classic-editor.php:104
filtergutenberg_can_edit_post_typedefault-classic-editor.php:108
actionadmin_initdefault-classic-editor.php:119
actionedit_form_after_titledefault-classic-editor.php:895
actionplugins_loadeddefault-classic-editor.php:939
Maintenance & Trust

Default Classic Editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedAug 27, 2019
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Default Classic Editor Developer Profile

p4wparamjeet

3 plugins · 140 total installs

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

How We Detect Default Classic Editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/default-classic-editor/css/legacy-widget.css/wp-content/plugins/default-classic-editor/css/classic-editor.css/wp-content/plugins/default-classic-editor/js/legacy-widget.js/wp-content/plugins/default-classic-editor/js/classic-editor.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/default-classic-editor/js/legacy-widget.js/wp-content/plugins/default-classic-editor/js/classic-editor.js
Version Parameters
default-classic-editor/css/legacy-widget.css?ver=default-classic-editor/css/classic-editor.css?ver=default-classic-editor/js/legacy-widget.js?ver=default-classic-editor/js/classic-editor.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Default Classic Editor