Service Box Security & Risk Analysis

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The Service Box WordPress plugin allows you to easily create visually stunning content boxes with icons and engaging hover effects, making it perfect …

400 active installs v2.0.6 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Dec 21, 2025
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99
A · Safe
CVEs total1
Unpatched0
Last CVEJan 6, 2025
Safety Verdict

Is Service Box Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 99/100

Service Box has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly.

1 known CVELast CVE: Jan 6, 2025Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'service-boxs' plugin v2.0.6 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, or insecure SQL queries. Furthermore, all identified outputs are properly escaped, and the plugin adheres to strong coding practices by not bundling external libraries that could introduce vulnerabilities. The absence of any taint analysis findings or apparent entry points requiring authentication also suggests a low risk of direct code exploitation through common web attack vectors.

However, the plugin's vulnerability history presents a significant concern. Despite the current version showing no exploitable issues, the presence of one known CVE, even if patched, indicates past weaknesses. The fact that the last reported vulnerability was as recent as January 6th, 2025, and was of medium severity, points to a recurring pattern of potential security flaws that require diligent monitoring and prompt patching. While the current code analysis is reassuring, this history suggests that vigilance is still necessary.

In conclusion, 'service-boxs' v2.0.6 demonstrates a strong adherence to secure coding practices in its current state, with a minimal static attack surface and robust handling of SQL and output. The primary weakness lies in its past vulnerability history, specifically a medium-severity XSS vulnerability that was recently discovered. This suggests a potential for recurring issues, making ongoing monitoring and prompt updates crucial for maintaining a secure environment.

Key Concerns

  • Medium severity XSS vulnerability in history
  • Past CVE indicates recurring security issues
Vulnerabilities
1

Service Box Security Vulnerabilities

CVEs by Year

1 CVE in 2025
2025
Patched Has unpatched

Severity Breakdown

Medium
1

1 total CVE

CVE-2024-12699medium · 6.4Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Service Box <= 1.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Jan 6, 2025 Patched in 2.0 (1d)
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Service Box 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

Service Box Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_enqueue_scriptstp-servicebox.php:22
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptstp-servicebox.php:42
actionplugins_loadedtp-servicebox.php:48
Maintenance & Trust

Service Box Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 21, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads28K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs400
Developer Profile

Service Box Developer Profile

Themepoints

19 plugins · 10K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
94/100
Avg Patch Time
66 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Service Box

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/css/font-awesome.min.css/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/css/rsbbox.css/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/js/color-picker.js/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/admin/css/admin-style.css/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/css/ftw-iconpicker.min.css/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/js/ftw-iconpicker.min.js/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/js/admin-scripts.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/js/color-picker.js/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/js/ftw-iconpicker.min.js/wp-content/plugins/service-boxs/assets/js/admin-scripts.js
Version Parameters
service-boxs/assets/css/font-awesome.min.css?ver=service-boxs/assets/css/rsbbox.css?ver=service-boxs/assets/js/color-picker.js?ver=service-boxs/admin/css/admin-style.css?ver=service-boxs/assets/css/ftw-iconpicker.min.css?ver=service-boxs/assets/js/ftw-iconpicker.min.js?ver=service-boxs/assets/css/admin.css?ver=service-boxs/assets/js/admin-scripts.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
rsbbox
Data Attributes
data-tp-servicebox
JS Globals
rsbbox_admin_params
Shortcode Output
[service_box][/service_box]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Service Box