Detector Security & Risk Analysis

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Detector is a simple, PHP- and JavaScript-based browser- and feature-detection library that can adapt to new devices & browsers on its own without …

10 active installs v0.9.5 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Sep 10, 2012
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
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Safety Verdict

Is Detector Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'detector' plugin v0.9.5 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points suggests a minimal attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate excellent development practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the presence of nonce and capability checks (though listed as 0, this might imply they are not applicable due to the lack of entry points) contribute to a robust security foundation.

The taint analysis further reinforces this positive assessment, with zero analyzed flows and no identified unsanitized paths. The vulnerability history is also completely clear, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a plugin that has either been rigorously developed with security in mind from the outset or has a history of prompt and effective security patching, though the latter is less likely given the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities.

In conclusion, 'detector' v0.9.5 appears to be a highly secure plugin. Its design seems to intentionally limit its interaction points, thereby minimizing potential vulnerabilities. The code quality, as evidenced by the static analysis, is commendable. The primary, albeit minor, concern is the complete absence of any reported security checks (like capability checks) and the lack of any taint flow analysis results. While this is likely due to the plugin's limited functionality, a more explicit demonstration of security measures, even if simple, could further instill confidence.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Detector Security Vulnerabilities

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

Detector Release Timeline

v0.9.5Current
v0.8.5
v0.8.2
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Detector Code Analysis

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

Detector Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Detector Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedSep 10, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Detector Developer Profile

steve.barnett

3 plugins · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect Detector

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/detector/css/detector.css/wp-content/plugins/detector/js/detector.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/detector/js/detector.js
Version Parameters
detector/style.css?ver=detector/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Detector