Remove custom fields metabox Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-custom-fields-metabox

Remove the custom fields metabox to improve performance.

50 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 3.0.0+ Updated Feb 17, 2020
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Remove custom fields metabox Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove custom fields metabox 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

The static analysis of the "remove-custom-fields-metabox" plugin version 1.0.1 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified entry points that are unprotected. The plugin demonstrates excellent security practices by utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries and ensuring proper output escaping. Furthermore, the absence of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows with unsanitized paths significantly reduces the attack surface. The plugin's vulnerability history is also pristine, with no recorded CVEs, further bolstering its security standing. This indicates a well-developed plugin that prioritizes secure coding standards. However, the lack of any capability or nonce checks, while not immediately problematic given the zero attack surface, could represent a latent risk if the plugin's functionality were to expand or change in future versions without these checks being implemented. As it stands, the plugin exhibits a strong security posture.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks implemented
  • No nonce checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove custom fields metabox Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove custom fields metabox 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

Remove custom fields metabox Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuremove-custom-fields-metabox.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Remove custom fields metabox Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedFeb 17, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs50
Developer Profile

Remove custom fields metabox Developer Profile

Bradley Taylor

1 plugin · 50 total installs

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

How We Detect Remove custom fields metabox

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

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