Old Style Admin UI Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/old-style-admin-ui

If you didn't like the new Wordpress 5.3 accessibility blue style for the buttons and other parts of the admin UI, this plugin is for you.

100 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 4.2.3+ Updated Jan 16, 2020
admininterfaceold-schooluiux
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Old Style Admin UI Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the 'old-style-admin-ui' plugin version 1.0.3 exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events, and any file operations or external HTTP requests significantly limits the attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a clean bill of health with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all outputs being properly escaped. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history reinforces this positive assessment, indicating a developer who has prioritized secure coding practices.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Old Style Admin UI Security Vulnerabilities

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

Old Style Admin UI 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

Old Style Admin UI Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsold-style-admin-ui.php:17
actionlogin_headold-style-admin-ui.php:18
filteradmin_email_check_intervalold-style-admin-ui.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

Old Style Admin UI Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedJan 16, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Old Style Admin UI Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 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 Old Style Admin UI

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/old-style-admin-ui/css/oldstyle.css/wp-content/plugins/old-style-admin-ui/css/acf.css
Version Parameters
oldstyle.css?ver=1.0.0acf.css?ver=1.0.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Style Admin UI