OVN Category List Widget for Elementor Security & Risk Analysis

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Show Category List or Custom Taxonomy List

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.2+ Updated Jul 15, 2021
category-list-widgetcategory-list-widget-for-elementorelementoroutsourcing
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is OVN Category List Widget for Elementor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

OVN Category List Widget for Elementor has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "ovn-category-list-widget-for-elementor" v1.0.0 plugin indicates a very strong security posture. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, which significantly reduces the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code exhibits excellent security practices by avoiding dangerous functions, ensuring all SQL queries are prepared, and properly escaping all output. There are also no file operations or external HTTP requests, further minimizing potential risks.

The absence of identified vulnerabilities in the vulnerability history, coupled with the clean static analysis, suggests a well-developed and secure plugin. The lack of any taint analysis findings, critical or high severity, reinforces this positive assessment. It appears the developers have prioritized security and implemented robust safeguards throughout the codebase. However, the complete absence of capability checks and nonce checks, while not immediately exploitable due to the lack of direct entry points, could be a concern if future versions introduce new functionalities that do have entry points without these crucial security measures.

In conclusion, the "ovn-category-list-widget-for-elementor" v1.0.0 plugin demonstrates a high level of security based on the provided data. Its minimal attack surface and diligent coding practices are commendable. The lack of any known or detected vulnerabilities is a significant strength. The only minor area for potential improvement would be the inclusion of capability and nonce checks, especially if the plugin's functionality evolves, to ensure ongoing security as new entry points might be introduced.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

OVN Category List Widget for Elementor Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

OVN Category List Widget for Elementor Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped7 total outputs
Attack Surface

OVN Category List Widget for Elementor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionelementor/widgets/widgets_registeredCategory_List_Widget_for_Elementor.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

OVN Category List Widget for Elementor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedJul 15, 2021
PHP min version7.2
Downloads849

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

OVN Category List Widget for Elementor Developer Profile

OutsourcingVN

3 plugins · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect OVN Category List Widget for Elementor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ovn-category-list-widget-for-elementor/assets/css/frontend.css/wp-content/plugins/ovn-category-list-widget-for-elementor/assets/js/frontend.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ovn-category-list-widget-for-elementor/assets/js/frontend.js
Version Parameters
ovn-category-list-widget-for-elementor/assets/css/frontend.css?ver=ovn-category-list-widget-for-elementor/assets/js/frontend.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
ovn-category-list-widget-elementor
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about OVN Category List Widget for Elementor