Disable Pointers Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-pointers

Disable the pointers (tooltips) shown on WordPress admin screens

40 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Apr 27, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Pointers Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'disable-pointers' v1.0 plugin exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, or capability checks is highly commendable. The taint analysis also reveals no concerning flows, indicating that data is handled securely within the plugin. This thorough lack of exploitable entry points and secure coding practices suggests a very low risk of common vulnerabilities.

Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs or past security incidents recorded. This pattern, coupled with the robust static analysis, points to a development team that prioritizes security. The plugin appears to be a well-crafted and secure piece of software, offering no readily apparent avenues for attack. While the lack of certain security mechanisms (like nonce checks) is notable, in the context of zero attack surface, this absence is not a weakness but a reflection of the plugin's specific functionality, which does not require these measures.

In conclusion, the 'disable-pointers' v1.0 plugin demonstrates a strong commitment to security. The static analysis reveals no vulnerabilities, and its history is clear. The absence of an attack surface is the primary factor contributing to its excellent security. The plugin is highly recommended from a security perspective.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Pointers Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Disable Pointers 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

Disable Pointers Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_initdisable-pointers.php:43
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Pointers Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedApr 27, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Disable Pointers Developer Profile

Simon Blackbourn

5 plugins · 570 total installs

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

How We Detect Disable Pointers

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Disable Pointers