Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-html-editor-from-admin-dashboard

This plugin will remove the HTML editor from the admin dashboard

10 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP + Updated Apr 7, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard 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 'remove-html-editor-from-admin-dashboard' plugin v1.0.2 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis indicates robust security practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. The plugin also avoids file operations and external HTTP requests, further reducing potential vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with no known CVEs recorded for this plugin. This, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. While the lack of documented vulnerabilities is a positive sign, it's also important to note that the plugin's simplicity and limited functionality contribute to this clean record. The plugin's primary function is to disable specific UI elements, which inherently involves a smaller code footprint and fewer opportunities for exploitation. Overall, this plugin appears to be a low-risk addition to a WordPress site due to its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard 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 HTML editor from admin dashboard Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_initremove_html_editor.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedApr 7, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard Developer Profile

Kristopher Lagraff

2 plugins · 60 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 HTML editor from admin dashboard

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard