Edit Widget Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/edit-widget

This Plugin gives Link in Front-end for Administrator to go to Edit (edit widget link) options of widget in Back-end when Admin is logged in

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Nov 7, 2015
edit-widget-linkfrontend-edit-linkfrontend-edit-widgetfrontend-editing
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Edit Widget Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Edit Widget 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 "edit-widget" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly reduces the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests detected. All SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped, mitigating common risks like SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The presence of a capability check further reinforces its security by ensuring proper authorization for any operations it might perform.

The taint analysis found no flows with unsanitized paths, indicating that data handling within the plugin is likely secure. The plugin's vulnerability history is entirely clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of secure development and maintenance. This lack of past issues, combined with the current code quality, paints a picture of a highly secure plugin.

Overall, "edit-widget" v1.0 appears to be a very safe plugin. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, robust secure coding practices, and spotless vulnerability history. There are no discernible weaknesses or concerns based on the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Edit Widget Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Edit Widget Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Edit Widget Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterdynamic_sidebar_paramsmain.php:27
Maintenance & Trust

Edit Widget Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedNov 7, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Edit Widget Developer Profile

Jaytesh Barange

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Edit Widget

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/edit-widget/editicon.png

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Edit Widget