Hybrid Hook Widgets Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hybrid-hook-widgets

Adds 11 new widget areas to the Hybrid WordPress theme framework using its action hooks.

80 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Jun 10, 2009
customhookswidgetwidgets
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Hybrid Hook Widgets Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Hybrid Hook Widgets has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

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
Vulnerabilities
None known

Hybrid Hook Widgets Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Hybrid Hook Widgets 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

Hybrid Hook Widgets Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 12
actioninithybrid-hook-widgets.php:42
actionhybrid_before_htmlhybrid-hook-widgets.php:43
actionhybrid_after_htmlhybrid-hook-widgets.php:44
actionhybrid_before_headerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:45
actionhybrid_headerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:46
actionhybrid_after_headerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:47
actionhybrid_before_containerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:48
actionhybrid_after_containerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:49
actionhybrid_before_footerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:50
actionhybrid_footerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:51
actionhybrid_after_footerhybrid-hook-widgets.php:52
actioncomment_formhybrid-hook-widgets.php:53
Maintenance & Trust

Hybrid Hook Widgets Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.8
Last updatedJun 10, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads14K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Hybrid Hook Widgets Developer Profile

Justin Tadlock

33 plugins · 34K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Hybrid Hook Widgets

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hybrid-hook-widgets/css/widgets.css/wp-content/plugins/hybrid-hook-widgets/js/widgets.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hybrid-hook-widgets/js/widgets.js
Version Parameters
hybrid-hook-widgets/css/widgets.css?ver=hybrid-hook-widgets/js/widgets.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
utilitywidget-titlewidget-inside
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Hybrid Hook Widgets