Ninja Columns Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-columns

The plugin will allow users to easily split content into columns using short-codes.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Nov 16, 2012
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Ninja Columns Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Ninja Columns has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "ninja-columns" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities through prepared statements, and proper output escaping are significant strengths. Furthermore, the plugin does not engage in file operations, external HTTP requests, or utilize bundled libraries, which reduces potential attack vectors.

The plugin's entry points are limited to a single shortcode, and critically, there are no unauthenticated AJAX handlers or insecure REST API routes identified. The lack of observed taint flows with unsanitized paths or critical/high severity issues further reinforces its current security. The vulnerability history being entirely clear of CVEs suggests a diligent development process or a lack of prior widespread exploitation.

While the current analysis indicates a very low risk, the absence of any nonce or capability checks on the identified shortcode represents a potential area for improvement. This is a common practice for securing functionality. Overall, the plugin appears robust and well-developed from a security perspective, with a commendable absence of known vulnerabilities and good coding practices.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on shortcode
Vulnerabilities
None known

Ninja Columns Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Ninja Columns Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Ninja Columns 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

Ninja Columns Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[columnbreak] ninja_columns.php:24
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentninja_columns.php:40
Maintenance & Trust

Ninja Columns Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedNov 16, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Ninja Columns Developer Profile

gerhard

2 plugins · 70 total installs

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

How We Detect Ninja Columns

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
ninja_columnsninja_col
Shortcode Output
</div><div class="ninja_col">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ninja Columns