Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/enable-theme-and-plugin-editor

Allows to enable theme and plugin editor for site administrator in WordPress MU.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 2.7+ Updated Nov 22, 2010
plugin-editortheme-editorwpmu
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "enable-theme-and-plugin-editor" v0.1 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries (all are prepared statements), and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or indications of missing nonce or capability checks, suggesting a well-hardened codebase. The attack surface is zero, meaning there are no exposed entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that could be leveraged by attackers. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history, including critical or high severity ones, further reinforces its secure standing. This indicates a mature and conscientiously developed plugin that prioritizes security best practices. While the current version demonstrates excellent security, it's important to note that even secure plugins can become targets if new vulnerabilities are discovered in underlying WordPress core or if future updates introduce issues. Continuous monitoring and prompt updates remain essential for maintaining this high level of security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) Security Vulnerabilities

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

Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) 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

Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
action_admin_menuenable-theme-and-plugin-editor.php:16
actionadmin_initenable-theme-and-plugin-editor.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.9.2
Last updatedNov 22, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) Developer Profile

Sergey Biryukov

23 plugins · 313K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU)

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 Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU)