Add menu separators to navigation Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/mhm-menu-separator

Allow separator (HR / line) and unlinked, text-only entries in WordPress' classic navigation menus.

900 active installs v2.1.3 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated Dec 2, 2025
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Add menu separators to navigation Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Add menu separators to navigation has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The mhm-menu-separator plugin v2.1.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate no dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries (all are prepared), no file operations, and no external HTTP requests. The plugin also avoids bundled libraries. This demonstrates a commitment to secure coding practices by the developer.

However, the static analysis does reveal one concern: a single output that is not properly escaped. While the overall attack surface is minimal and the code generally appears robust, unescaped output can still lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is not handled with sufficient care. The complete lack of vulnerability history, including CVEs, is a very positive sign, suggesting a history of well-maintained and secure code. The plugin's strength lies in its extremely limited functionality, which inherently reduces potential attack vectors. The primary weakness, albeit minor in this context, is the unescaped output. Overall, this plugin appears to be a low-risk addition to a WordPress site.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Add menu separators to navigation Security Vulnerabilities

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

Add menu separators to navigation Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Add menu separators to navigation Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_initmhm-menu-separator.php:22
actionplugins_loadedmhm-menu-separator.php:29
filterwalker_nav_menu_start_elmhm-menu-separator.php:30
actionadmin_noticesmhm-menu-separator.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Add menu separators to navigation Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.0
Last updatedDec 2, 2025
PHP min version5.6
Downloads16K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs900
Developer Profile

Add menu separators to navigation Developer Profile

Mark Howells-Mead

8 plugins · 2K total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
96/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Add menu separators to navigation

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
mhm-menu-separatorwidget-title
Shortcode Output
<hr class="mhm-menu-separator"><h2 class="widget-title">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Add menu separators to navigation