Dolly Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dolly

A WordPress plugin to make sure Hello Dolly stays deactivated.

90 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2+ Updated Aug 24, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Dolly Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Dolly 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'dolly' v1.0.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The static analysis reveals a complete absence of exposed attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are not properly authenticated. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security hygiene by not utilizing dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries using prepared statements, and properly escaping all output. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes potential vulnerabilities. Taint analysis also shows no identified unsanitized paths, indicating a robust approach to preventing data injection flaws. The plugin's vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This pattern suggests a well-written and securely developed plugin that has likely undergone rigorous testing or has a very limited scope, making it highly unlikely to harbor common WordPress vulnerabilities. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices, making it a low-risk option. However, it's important to note that the absence of any entry points or complex logic might also indicate a very simple functionality, which in itself is not a security weakness but a characteristic of its design.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Dolly Security Vulnerabilities

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

Dolly 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

Dolly Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionplugins_loadeddolly.php:17
Maintenance & Trust

Dolly Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedAug 24, 2021
PHP min version5.6
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Dolly Developer Profile

Brad Parbs

16 plugins · 3K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Dolly

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 Dolly