Gecko Section Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/gecko-section

A full width wrapper block.

10 active installs v1.0.5 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated May 28, 2019
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Gecko Section Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Gecko Section has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "gecko-section" v1.0.5 plugin demonstrates a remarkably clean static analysis report. There are no identified attack surface entry points, no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. This indicates strong adherence to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the absence of any historical vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, suggests a history of stable and secure development.

However, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points is a significant concern. While the static analysis found no exploitable flows, the absence of these fundamental security mechanisms means that if any new entry points were introduced or discovered, they could be vulnerable to unauthorized actions. The total lack of any observed flows in taint analysis, while appearing positive, might also indicate an extremely limited or non-existent interaction with user-supplied data or external sources, which could be a functional limitation as much as a security one.

In conclusion, "gecko-section" v1.0.5 benefits from a very secure codebase in its current state and a clean vulnerability history. The primary weakness lies in the lack of basic authentication and authorization checks on its entry points, which leaves room for potential vulnerabilities if the plugin evolves or is integrated in ways not currently apparent. The developer should prioritize implementing these checks to bolster the plugin's overall security posture.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Gecko Section Security Vulnerabilities

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

Gecko Section 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

Gecko Section Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedgecko-section.php:15
actioninitgecko-section.php:22
filterthe_contentgecko-section.php:51
Maintenance & Trust

Gecko Section Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedMay 28, 2019
PHP min version5.6
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Gecko Section Developer Profile

Dwayne Parton

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Gecko Section

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/gecko-section/dist/editor-styles.css/wp-content/plugins/gecko-section/dist/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/gecko-section/dist/editor.bundle.js
Version Parameters
gecko-section/dist/style.css?ver=gecko-section/dist/editor-styles.css?ver=gecko-section/dist/editor.bundle.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
gecko-sectiongecko-section__inneris-size-is-align-add-contrast
Shortcode Output
<div class="gecko-section<div class="gecko-section__inner">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Gecko Section