Material Admin Theme Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/material-admin-theme

Material blue theme for wordpress admin. Flat design, improved contrast. Have your backend look like 2015.

1K active installs v1.3.4 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Apr 8, 2016
basiccleanminimalisticthemewordpress-admin
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Material Admin Theme Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Material Admin Theme has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "material-admin-theme" plugin v1.3.4 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, or file operations. Crucially, all SQL queries are prepared, and all output is properly escaped, indicating excellent sanitization practices within the analyzed code. The complete absence of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting a history of secure development and diligent maintenance. The plugin demonstrates a commitment to robust security by avoiding common pitfalls such as unpatched vulnerabilities and insecure coding practices. However, the data also indicates a complete absence of nonce and capability checks. While no immediate vulnerabilities are apparent from the current analysis, this could represent a latent risk if any entry points were to be discovered or introduced in future updates. Overall, the plugin appears highly secure based on the current data, with its strengths significantly outweighing any potential, albeit unsubstantiated, weaknesses.

Key Concerns

  • Missing Nonce Checks
  • Missing Capability Checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Material Admin Theme Security Vulnerabilities

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

Material Admin Theme 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

Material Admin Theme Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsmaterial-admin-theme.php:17
actionlogin_enqueue_scriptsmaterial-admin-theme.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Material Admin Theme Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedApr 8, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads24K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings12
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Material Admin Theme Developer Profile

chmln

1 plugin · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect Material Admin Theme

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/material-admin-theme/material.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Material Admin Theme