Edit Custom Fields Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/edit-custom-fields

A simple interface to edit or delete Custom Fields.

2K active installs v0.1.10 PHP + WP 3.5.1+ Updated Jan 5, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Edit Custom Fields Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "edit-custom-fields" plugin version 0.1.10 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points significantly minimizes the attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good practices with a high percentage of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and output being properly escaped. The presence of two nonce checks, although zero capability checks were identified, suggests some level of awareness for input validation.

Despite these positive indicators, the lack of any identified taint flows and zero recorded vulnerabilities in its history is noteworthy. While this could indicate a very well-written and secure plugin, it's also possible that the analysis depth or scope was limited, or that the plugin simply hasn't been widely targeted or thoroughly audited for certain classes of vulnerabilities. The complete absence of capability checks is a potential concern, as it means that any user, regardless of their role, could potentially interact with or trigger functionality within the plugin if an entry point were discovered.

In conclusion, "edit-custom-fields" v0.1.10 appears to be a secure plugin with a minimal attack surface and good coding practices regarding SQL and output sanitization. However, the lack of capability checks represents a notable weakness. The absence of known vulnerabilities is positive but should be viewed with the understanding that it might not reflect complete assurance against all potential threats.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Edit Custom Fields Security Vulnerabilities

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

Edit Custom Fields Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
1
10 prepared
Unescaped Output
3
61 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

91% prepared11 total queries

Output Escaping

95% escaped64 total outputs
Attack Surface

Edit Custom Fields Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuedit-custom-fields.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

Edit Custom Fields Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedJan 5, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads25K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings16
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Edit Custom Fields Developer Profile

Jay

2 plugins · 2K total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Edit Custom Fields

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Edit Custom Fields