Menu Child Indicator Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/menu-child-indicator

Adds the css class .has-children to menu items that have a submenu to allow css styling.

10 active installs v1.1.4 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Mar 6, 2021
childindicatormenu
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Menu Child Indicator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Menu Child Indicator has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "menu-child-indicator" plugin v1.1.4 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or unescaped output is highly commendable. Furthermore, the lack of external HTTP requests and file operations reduces the potential for common attack vectors. The plugin also shows no history of known vulnerabilities, which is a positive indicator of its development and maintenance practices. The taint analysis revealing zero unsanitized paths further strengthens this positive assessment. While the data indicates a generally secure plugin, it's worth noting the absence of explicit nonce and capability checks. In scenarios where the plugin might evolve to include more interactive features or handle sensitive data, these checks would become increasingly important for robust security. However, given its current functionality and the provided analysis, the plugin appears to be a low-risk addition to a WordPress site.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Menu Child Indicator Security Vulnerabilities

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

Menu Child Indicator 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

Menu Child Indicator Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsmenu-child-indicator.php:22
actionwp_headmenu-child-indicator.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Menu Child Indicator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedMar 6, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Menu Child Indicator Developer Profile

macbookandrew

11 plugins · 8K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
498 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Menu Child Indicator

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
has-children
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Menu Child Indicator