Force Default Variant for WooCommerce Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/force-default-variant-for-woocommerce

Removes the Standard WooCommerce variant default of 'Choose an Option' and replaces it with a variant.

3K active installs v1.8.3 PHP + WP 4.2+ Updated Sep 5, 2025
ecommercevariable-productwoocommercewoocommerce-variant
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Force Default Variant for WooCommerce Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Force Default Variant for WooCommerce has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of "force-default-variant-for-woocommerce" v1.8.3 indicates a very strong security posture with no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, or vulnerabilities in its code. The plugin demonstrates excellent development practices by utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries and ensuring all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows with unsanitized paths further reinforces its secure design.

The vulnerability history is also exceptionally clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a consistent track record of security. The complete lack of any known vulnerabilities, regardless of severity, is a significant strength. This suggests that the developers prioritize security and have a robust internal quality assurance process. However, it's worth noting the complete absence of nonce and capability checks. While the current attack surface is zero, this could become a concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand in future versions to include user-interactive elements or administrative actions.

In conclusion, this version of the plugin appears to be highly secure based on the provided data. The strengths far outweigh any minor potential concerns. The adherence to secure coding practices and a clean vulnerability history make it a low-risk plugin. The only area for potential future attention would be the implementation of appropriate authorization checks if the plugin's feature set evolves.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Force Default Variant for WooCommerce Security Vulnerabilities

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

Force Default Variant for WooCommerce Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Force Default Variant for WooCommerce Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 10
filterwoocommerce_reset_variations_linkincludes\clear-removal.php:2
filterwoocommerce_get_sections_productsincludes\settings.php:6
filterwoocommerce_get_settings_productsincludes\settings.php:15
filterwoocommerce_product_get_default_attributesincludes\variations.php:3
filterwoocommerce_dropdown_variation_attribute_options_argsincludes\variations.php:4
filterwoocommerce_dropdown_variation_attribute_options_argsincludes\variations.php:6
filterwoocommerce_hide_invisible_variationsincludes\variations.php:427
actionbefore_woocommerce_initwoo-force-default-variant.php:62
actionadmin_noticeswoo-force-default-variant.php:87
actioninitwoo-force-default-variant.php:134
Maintenance & Trust

Force Default Variant for WooCommerce Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedSep 5, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads57K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings21
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

Force Default Variant for WooCommerce Developer Profile

HappyKite

2 plugins · 8K total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Force Default Variant for WooCommerce

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 Force Default Variant for WooCommerce