Restore Columns Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/restore-columns

The plugin restores the possibility to select the number of columns displayed on the dashboard.

70 active installs v1.00 PHP 5.3+ WP 3.8+ Updated Apr 2, 2020
admindashboarddashboard-columnsscreen-layoutscreen-options
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Restore Columns Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Restore Columns 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 "restore-columns" plugin version 1.00 exhibits an excellent static security posture. The static analysis reveals a complete absence of identified attack vectors such as unprotected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the code signals indicate robust security practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. There are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or instances where nonce or capability checks were omitted. This indicates a well-written plugin that adheres to secure coding principles.

The vulnerability history is equally positive, with no known CVEs associated with this plugin at any severity level. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, common types, or a last vulnerability date suggests a stable and secure development history. The combination of a minimal attack surface, strong code signals, and a clean vulnerability record presents a very low-risk profile for this plugin. However, it's important to note that the absence of specific security checks like nonce and capability checks, while not directly indicated as a vulnerability in this analysis, could potentially be a concern in more complex plugins or if new entry points were added in future versions. Despite this minor observation, the current state of "restore-columns" v1.00 suggests it is a highly secure plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Restore Columns Security Vulnerabilities

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

Restore Columns 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

Restore Columns Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_head-index.phprestore-columns.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Restore Columns Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedApr 2, 2020
PHP min version5.3
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Restore Columns Developer Profile

Flector

15 plugins · 44K total installs

77
trust score
Avg Security Score
97/100
Avg Patch Time
782 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Restore Columns

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 Restore Columns