Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/fresh-install-assistant

Automates WordPress initial setup by cleaning default content, creating essential pages, and optionally installing popular themes.

0 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.0+ Updated Sep 21, 2025
cleanupfresh-installremove-sample-postsetupwordpress-setup
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) 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 "fresh-install-assistant" v1.0.3 plugin demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code exhibits excellent security practices with 100% output escaping, the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries, and the inclusion of nonce and capability checks on all identified entry points (AJAX handlers). The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, further bolsters its security reputation. This indicates a mature development process that prioritizes security by default. The plugin's internal code appears to be robust and well-defended against common web vulnerabilities. The complete absence of taint analysis findings reinforces the confidence in the code's sanitization and validation practices. In conclusion, this plugin appears to be very secure with no evident immediate risks.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Release Timeline

v1.0.3Current
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped13 total outputs
Attack Surface

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_fresh_install_assistant_run_setupincludes\class-setup-handler.php:18
authwp_ajax_fresh_install_assistant_deactivateincludes\class-setup-handler.php:19
WordPress Hooks 4
actionplugins_loadedfresh-install-assistant.php:49
actionadmin_initfresh-install-assistant.php:52
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-fresh-install-assistant.php:59
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-fresh-install-assistant.php:62
Maintenance & Trust

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedSep 21, 2025
PHP min version7.2
Downloads740

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) Developer Profile

Thushara Lakshan

1 plugin · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Fresh Install Assistant (FIA)

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fresh-install-assistant/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/fresh-install-assistant/assets/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fresh-install-assistant/assets/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
fresh-install-assistant/assets/css/admin.css?ver=fresh-install-assistant/assets/js/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-i18ndata-ajax-urldata-nonce
JS Globals
freshInstallAssistant
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fresh Install Assistant (FIA)