Global Meta Box Order Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/global-meta-box-order

Harmonize meta box positions for all backend users.

400 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 4.1+ Updated Dec 2, 2015
admincustomcustomizationcustomizepost
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Global Meta Box Order Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Global Meta Box Order 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 "global-meta-box-order" plugin, version 1.0.3, exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and notably, no apparent weaknesses in nonce or capability checks, though the absence of these checks on any entry points is noted. The taint analysis also shows no identified vulnerabilities, indicating a clean code flow.

The plugin's history is equally reassuring, with zero known CVEs of any severity and no recorded common vulnerability types. This suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The lack of any vulnerabilities in the past further bolsters confidence in the plugin's current security state. However, the data indicates zero entry points and zero nonce/capability checks. While this can be positive if the plugin truly has no user-facing interactions that require such checks, it's unusual for a plugin to have no detectable entry points. This might suggest a limited functionality or a potential blind spot if functionality exists but wasn't captured in the analysis.

In conclusion, the "global-meta-box-order" plugin version 1.0.3 appears to be exceptionally secure, with no identified vulnerabilities in its code or history. The absence of common risk factors is a significant strength. The only potential area for minor concern is the complete absence of detected entry points and associated security checks, which, while seemingly benign given the lack of other issues, could warrant a brief re-evaluation of its operational scope and how it interacts with WordPress to ensure all potential interaction vectors are accounted for and secured.

Key Concerns

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

Global Meta Box Order Security Vulnerabilities

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

Global Meta Box Order Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Global Meta Box Order 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

Global Meta Box Order Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterget_user_metadataindex.php:163
filterscreen_options_show_screenindex.php:328
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsindex.php:341
actionwp_loadedindex.php:448
Maintenance & Trust

Global Meta Box Order Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedDec 2, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs400
Developer Profile

Global Meta Box Order Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 400 total installs

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

How We Detect Global Meta Box Order

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
global-meta-box-order/style.css?ver=1.0.3global-meta-box-order/script.js?ver=1.0.3

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Global Meta Box Order