Red Button Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/red-button-for-developers

Adds css for a red button that matches the default blue button of WordPress 3.5.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Jul 3, 2013
adminbuttoncss
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Red Button Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "red-button-for-developers" plugin v1.0 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified entry points for attacks, dangerous function usage, direct SQL queries, or unescaped output. The complete absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further strengthens its security posture. Taint analysis also shows no concerning flows, indicating that user input, if any, is not being improperly handled. The plugin's vulnerability history is also completely clear, with no past CVEs recorded. This suggests a plugin that has been developed with strong security awareness and meticulous attention to detail. While the lack of any identified issues is a significant positive, it's important to note that the plugin has a very small attack surface, with zero entry points identified. This could mean the plugin performs very limited functionality, or that its functionality is exposed through other means not captured in this specific static analysis. Regardless, based on the provided data, the plugin exhibits a highly secure design and implementation.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Red Button Security Vulnerabilities

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

Red Button 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

Red Button Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_print_stylesred-button.php:14
Maintenance & Trust

Red Button Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJul 3, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Red Button Developer Profile

jensnilsson

6 plugins · 270 total installs

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

How We Detect Red Button

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/red-button-for-developers/button-red.css
Version Parameters
red-button/button-red.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Red Button