Simple Adsense Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-adsense

Gives you the possiblitity to add your ad-code anywhere. This is a simple plugin compared to those other adsense managers.

20 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 2.8.1+ Updated Oct 13, 2010
adsensecontentpagepostwidget
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Adsense Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Adsense has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'simple-adsense' plugin v1.0.3 exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, it shows no known CVEs, no file operations, no external HTTP requests, and all SQL queries are properly prepared. The attack surface is also reported as zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which is a significant strength. However, there are several concerning aspects. The use of the `create_function` is a dangerous function that can lead to remote code execution if not handled with extreme care. Furthermore, a low percentage of output is properly escaped, indicating a high risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. The absence of nonce and capability checks is also a major concern, as it suggests that any entry points, if they were present, would be unprotected against common WordPress attacks.

Key Concerns

  • Dangerous function detected (create_function)
  • Low output escaping percentage
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Adsense Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Adsense Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
18
3 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_action('widgets_init', create_function('','return register_widget("simple_adsense_widget");'));simple-adsense.php:144

Output Escaping

14% escaped21 total outputs
Attack Surface

Simple Adsense Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_menuadmin.php:30
actionadmin_initadmin.php:31
filterthe_contentsimple-adsense.php:33
actionwidgets_initsimple-adsense.php:144
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Adsense Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedOct 13, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads12K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Simple Adsense Developer Profile

Tobias Nyholm

5 plugins · 310 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Adsense

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-adsense/admin.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
simple_adsense_widget
HTML Comments
<!-- end sa_admin -->
Data Attributes
id='simple_adsense_widget'
Shortcode Output
[adsense_id=[adsense_id="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Adsense