Hello Norris Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hello-norris

Shows a random fact about Chuck Norris in the upper right of admin pages.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Dec 11, 2012
adminfacts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Hello Norris Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "hello-norris" plugin v1.0 exhibits a seemingly strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It has no identified attack surface points, no dangerous functions, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements. Furthermore, there is no history of recorded vulnerabilities, which is a positive indicator. However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of output escaping. This means that any data rendered to the user interface, even if it originates from trusted sources, could potentially be exploited if the input itself contains malicious scripts. The absence of nonce and capability checks on the (non-existent) entry points also means that if any entry points were to be introduced in future versions without proper security measures, they would be immediately vulnerable. While the plugin currently has no known issues and a minimal attack surface, the lack of output escaping presents a latent risk that should be addressed to ensure robust security.

Key Concerns

  • No output escaping
  • No capability checks
  • No nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Hello Norris Security Vulnerabilities

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

Hello Norris Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Hello Norris Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_noticeshello-norris.php:471
actionadmin_headhello-norris.php:472
Maintenance & Trust

Hello Norris Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedDec 11, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Hello Norris Developer Profile

jensnilsson

6 plugins · 270 total installs

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

How We Detect Hello Norris

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hello-norris/hello-norris.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hello-norris/hello-norris.js
Version Parameters
hello-norris/hello-norris.css?ver=hello-norris/hello-norris.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
hello-norris-container
JS Globals
hello_norris_facts
Shortcode Output
<!-- Hello Norris fact -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Hello Norris