
Hybrid Hook Widgets Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/hybrid-hook-widgetsAdds 11 new widget areas to the Hybrid WordPress theme framework using its action hooks.
Is Hybrid Hook Widgets Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Hybrid Hook Widgets has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The static analysis of the "hybrid-hook-widgets" plugin v0.1 indicates a strong initial security posture based on the provided data. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and output is reported as 100% properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin shows no file operations, external HTTP requests, or bundled libraries, which generally reduces the attack surface. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further supports this positive assessment.
However, the analysis also reveals a complete lack of security checks, including nonce checks and capability checks. With zero identified entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events), this might seem insignificant in the current version. The taint analysis showing zero flows with unsanitized paths is also reassuring. Despite these positive indicators, the complete absence of any security mechanisms, even for potential future expansion, represents a significant weakness. If any new entry points are introduced without proper authentication and authorization, the plugin would be immediately vulnerable. The plugin's current security is heavily reliant on its extremely limited functionality and attack surface, rather than inherent security controls.
Key Concerns
- Missing nonce checks
- Missing capability checks
Hybrid Hook Widgets Security Vulnerabilities
Hybrid Hook Widgets Code Analysis
Hybrid Hook Widgets Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 12
Maintenance & Trust
Hybrid Hook Widgets Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
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Hybrid Hook Widgets Developer Profile
33 plugins · 34K total installs
How We Detect Hybrid Hook Widgets
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
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