Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/resizable-editor-sidebar

An intuitive solution to make the default WordPress Gutenberg sidebar resizable.

2K active installs v1.3.0 PHP + WP 5.5+ Updated Jan 8, 2026
preferencesuser-interface
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "resizable-editor-sidebar" v1.3.0 plugin indicates a generally strong security posture. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the use of security best practices like nonces and capability checks are all positive signs. The plugin also boasts zero known CVEs, further reinforcing its current security. The zero-attack surface and zero taint flows are particularly noteworthy, suggesting that the plugin does not expose easily exploitable entry points or handle data in an insecure manner.

However, the complete lack of identified entry points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) is unusual and might suggest a very niche or perhaps incomplete analysis. While a zero attack surface is ideal, it could also imply that the plugin's functionality, if any, is not exposed in a standard WordPress way, or that the analysis tool has limitations. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history is a significant strength, implying a history of secure development.

Overall, this plugin appears to be developed with security in mind. The lack of reported vulnerabilities and the adherence to secure coding practices in the static analysis are excellent. The primary potential concern lies in the unusual lack of any detected attack surface, which warrants further investigation into how the plugin's features are implemented and whether they could be indirectly exposed or manipulated. For now, based on the provided data, the plugin presents a low-risk profile.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor Security Vulnerabilities

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

Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor 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

Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsresizable-editor-sidebar.php:14
Maintenance & Trust

Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 8, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads31K

Community Trust

Rating92/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor Developer Profile

Toast Plugins

5 plugins · 5K total installs

87
trust score
Avg Security Score
99/100
Avg Patch Time
41 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/resizable-editor-sidebar/script.js/wp-content/plugins/resizable-editor-sidebar/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/resizable-editor-sidebar/script.js
Version Parameters
resizable-editor-sidebar/style.cssresizable-editor-sidebar/script.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
toast-resizable-sidebar
Data Attributes
data-resizable-sidebar
JS Globals
toast_rs_script
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor