
Parallel Extensions Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/parallel-theme-extensionsThis plugin adds widgets required by the Parallel WordPress theme by Themely.
Is Parallel Extensions Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Parallel Extensions has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The 'parallel-theme-extensions' v1.1.1 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any recorded CVEs, coupled with the plugin's adherence to using prepared statements for its SQL queries and the presence of capability checks, are positive indicators. The static analysis reports no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, further contributing to a reduced attack surface.
However, a significant concern arises from the low percentage of properly escaped output (42%). This indicates a substantial risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, as user-supplied data could be rendered directly in the browser without sufficient sanitization. The lack of any taint analysis results, while seemingly positive, might also suggest that the analysis was not comprehensive enough to detect potential flows or that the plugin's functionality is very limited, thus not presenting obvious taint paths.
Given the strong adherence to prepared statements and capability checks, the primary weakness lies in output sanitization. The vulnerability history shows a clean slate, which is reassuring, but the potential for XSS due to poor output escaping cannot be overlooked. The plugin is currently at a moderate risk level, with the primary threat stemming from unescaped output, which could be exploited if a user can influence the data being displayed.
Key Concerns
- Low percentage of properly escaped output
Parallel Extensions Security Vulnerabilities
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Maintenance & Trust
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Parallel Extensions Developer Profile
4 plugins · 6K total installs
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