scbFramework Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/scb-framework

A set of useful classes for faster plugin development.

10 active installs vr58 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Apr 8, 2013
admincronformsframeworktoolkit
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is scbFramework Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

scbFramework 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 scb-framework plugin v58 exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, the plugin has a minimal attack surface with no exposed AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, and all identified entry points have authentication checks. Furthermore, there are no known vulnerabilities or CVEs associated with this plugin, indicating a potentially stable history. However, the static analysis reveals significant concerns within the codebase itself. The presence of the `unserialize` function is a critical risk, as it can lead to remote code execution if used with untrusted data. The fact that 100% of SQL queries do not use prepared statements is alarming and presents a high risk of SQL injection vulnerabilities. Coupled with only 12% of outputs being properly escaped, this suggests a general lack of secure coding practices around data handling, potentially exposing the site to cross-site scripting (XSS) and other injection attacks. The taint analysis showing 4 high-severity flows with unsanitized paths reinforces these concerns, indicating potential pathways for malicious data to be processed insecurely.

Key Concerns

  • Unsanitized Taint Flows (High Severity)
  • SQL queries not using prepared statements
  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
  • Use of unserialize function
Vulnerabilities
None known

scbFramework Security Vulnerabilities

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

scbFramework Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
4
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
37
5 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

unserialize$data = unserialize( $form_data['_error_data_' . $this->id ] );scb\PostMetabox.php:75

SQL Query Safety

0% prepared4 total queries

Output Escaping

12% escaped42 total outputs
Data Flows
4 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

4 flows4 with unsanitized paths
form_handler (scb\AdminPage.php:195)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

scbFramework Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 15
action_admin_menuscb\AdminPage.php:58
actionadmin_initscb\AdminPage.php:116
actionadmin_noticesscb\AdminPage.php:118
actionadmin_menuscb\AdminPage.php:121
filtercontextual_helpscb\AdminPage.php:122
filtercron_schedulesscb\Cron.php:57
actionactivate_pluginscb\load.php:32
actionplugins_loadedscb\load.php:38
actionload-post.phpscb\PostMetabox.php:30
actionload-post-new.phpscb\PostMetabox.php:31
actionadd_meta_boxesscb\PostMetabox.php:44
actionsave_postscb\PostMetabox.php:45
actionwidgets_initscb\Widget.php:13
actionadmin_footerscb-debug.php:89
actionadmin_noticesscb-info.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

scbFramework Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedApr 8, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

scbFramework Developer Profile

scribu

20 plugins · 28K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
4851 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect scbFramework

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/utils.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/options.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/forms.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/boxes.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/utils.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/options.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/forms.js/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/boxes.js
Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/admin.js?ver=/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/css/admin.css?ver=/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/utils.js?ver=/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/options.js?ver=/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/forms.js?ver=/wp-content/plugins/scb-framework/scb/js/boxes.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
postbox-containermetabox-holderinside
HTML Comments
<!-- Admin screen with metaboxes base class --><!-- A box definition looks like this:array( $slug, $title, $column );Available columns: normal, side, column3, column4 -->+8 more
Data Attributes
data-scb-id
JS Globals
window.scbBoxeswindow.scbUtilwindow.scbOptionswindow.scbFormswindow.scbFormField
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about scbFramework