Remove Widget Titles Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-widget-titles

The Remove Widget Titles plugin removes the title from any widget that has a title starting with the "!" character.

7K active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.6.0+ Updated Nov 28, 2017
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Widget Titles Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove Widget Titles has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "remove-widget-titles" plugin v1.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The static analysis reveals no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or nonces. Crucially, there are no capability checks, which, while concerning in isolation, is mitigated by the absence of any entry points that would require such checks. The taint analysis further reinforces this, showing zero flows with unsanitized paths across all severity levels. The plugin's vulnerability history is also pristine, with no recorded CVEs of any kind. This indicates a mature development process where security has been a primary consideration from the outset.

While the lack of entry points and reliance on prepared statements for any potential, albeit absent, SQL queries are excellent practices, the complete absence of capability checks, nonces, and output escaping is notable. In a scenario where the plugin *did* have entry points or interactions, these omissions would represent significant risks. However, given the current analysis showing zero attack surface, these are theoretical weaknesses rather than exploitable vulnerabilities. The plugin's strength lies in its minimalism and avoidance of risky code patterns. The primary concern is the lack of security checks that would be essential if the plugin's functionality were to expand or change, but as it stands, it is exceptionally secure due to its apparent lack of functionality exposed to potential attackers.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks present
  • No nonce checks present
  • No output escaping present
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove Widget Titles Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove Widget Titles 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 Widget Titles Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

Remove Widget Titles Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedNov 28, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads62K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings27
Active installs7K
Developer Profile

Remove Widget Titles Developer Profile

Stephen Cronin

3 plugins · 8K 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 Widget Titles

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FAQ

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