Dev Favicon Switcher Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dev-favicon-switcher

Automatically switches your favicon (site icon) between production and development environments to prevent confusion.

0 active installs v1.4.7 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.0+ Updated Apr 10, 2026
developmentenvironmentfaviconsite-iconstaging
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Dev Favicon Switcher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Dev Favicon Switcher 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 "dev-favicon-switcher" v1.4.7 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history suggest a well-maintained and secure codebase. Furthermore, the static analysis reveals excellent adherence to security best practices, including 100% proper output escaping, the absence of dangerous functions, and all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. The plugin also implements a good number of nonce and capability checks on its entry points.

However, there are a few areas that warrant minor attention. The plugin has 2 AJAX handlers, and while the analysis states 0 are unprotected, it's crucial to ensure that these checks are robust and correctly implemented. The presence of file operations, while not inherently a risk, should be carefully monitored to ensure they are not exposed to manipulation. The total lack of taint analysis results, while positive, could also indicate that the analysis depth was limited for this specific plugin, making it difficult to definitively rule out complex, multi-step vulnerabilities.

Overall, "dev-favicon-switcher" v1.4.7 appears to be a secure plugin with a history of good security practices. The strengths significantly outweigh the minor potential concerns. The lack of past vulnerabilities and the strong static analysis results indicate a low risk of exploitation. Continued vigilance in maintaining these high standards and thorough security audits are always recommended.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handlers exist, requiring verification of auth checks.
  • File operations present; verification of secure implementation needed.
  • Limited taint analysis depth may miss complex vulnerabilities.
Vulnerabilities
None known

Dev Favicon Switcher Security Vulnerabilities

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

Dev Favicon Switcher Release Timeline

v1.4.7Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Dev Favicon Switcher Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped44 total outputs
Attack Surface

Dev Favicon Switcher Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_dev_favicon_crop_imagedev-favicon-switcher.php:51
authwp_ajax_dev_favicon_restore_defaultdev-favicon-switcher.php:54
WordPress Hooks 6
actionadmin_menudev-favicon-switcher.php:36
actionadmin_initdev-favicon-switcher.php:37
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsdev-favicon-switcher.php:38
filterget_site_icon_urldev-favicon-switcher.php:46
filtersite_icon_meta_tagsdev-favicon-switcher.php:47
actionactivated_plugindev-favicon-switcher.php:63
Maintenance & Trust

Dev Favicon Switcher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedApr 10, 2026
PHP min version7.0
Downloads48

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Dev Favicon Switcher Developer Profile

karasunouta

1 plugin · 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 Dev Favicon Switcher

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dev-favicon-switcher/assets/css/admin-style.css/wp-content/plugins/dev-favicon-switcher/assets/js/admin-script.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dev-favicon-switcher/assets/js/admin-script.js
Version Parameters
dev-favicon-switcher/assets/css/admin-style.css?ver=dev-favicon-switcher/assets/js/admin-script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-tab-target
JS Globals
DevFaviconSwitcherAdmin
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/dev_favicon_switcher/v1/settings
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dev Favicon Switcher