Parallel Extensions Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/parallel-theme-extensions

This plugin adds widgets required by the Parallel WordPress theme by Themely.

400 active installs v1.1.1 PHP 5.6+ WP 3.8+ Updated Dec 16, 2020
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Parallel Extensions Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

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
Vulnerabilities
None known

Parallel Extensions Security Vulnerabilities

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

Parallel Extensions Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Parallel Extensions Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
274
198 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
7
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

42% escaped472 total outputs
Attack Surface

Parallel Extensions Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 12
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc\widgets.php:18
actionwp_headinc\widgets.php:19
actionwidgets_initwidgets\brands_widget.php:110
actionwidgets_initwidgets\feature_widget.php:127
actionwidgets_initwidgets\our_clients_widget.php:97
actionwidgets_initwidgets\our_team_widget.php:188
actionwidgets_initwidgets\pricing_tables_widget.php:182
actionwidgets_initwidgets\projects_single_widget.php:169
actionwidgets_initwidgets\project_grid_widget.php:126
actionwidgets_initwidgets\service_widget.php:124
actionwidgets_initwidgets\stats_widget.php:142
actionwidgets_initwidgets\testimonials_widget.php:113
Maintenance & Trust

Parallel Extensions Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedDec 16, 2020
PHP min version5.6
Downloads18K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs400
Alternatives

Parallel Extensions Alternatives

No alternatives data available yet.

Developer Profile

Parallel Extensions Developer Profile

themely

4 plugins · 6K total installs

77
trust score
Avg Security Score
76/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Parallel Extensions

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/parallel-theme-extensions/css/widgets.css/wp-content/plugins/parallel-theme-extensions/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/parallel-theme-extensions/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
parallel-theme-extensions/js/admin.js?ver=parallel-theme-extensions/css/widgets.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Parallel Extensions