Simple Course Creator Customizer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-course-creator-customizer

Add a style customizer section for Simple Course Creator output.

10 active installs v1.0.5 PHP + WP 3.8+ Updated Mar 29, 2020
coursecustomizerlessonseriestaxonomy
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Course Creator Customizer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Course Creator Customizer 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 static analysis of the "simple-course-creator-customizer" v1.0.5 plugin reveals a generally strong security posture. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, or file operation risks. The absence of external HTTP requests and bundled libraries further reduces potential attack vectors. The fact that all SQL queries utilize prepared statements is a significant positive indicator of secure coding practices.

However, the analysis does highlight a notable concern: only 50% of output escaping is properly handled. This indicates a potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, as user-supplied data might be rendered directly in the browser without adequate sanitization. While the attack surface is reported as zero, this doesn't negate the risk posed by improper output handling within the plugin's functionality.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs. This, combined with the limited attack surface and secure SQL practices, suggests the developers have a good understanding of basic security principles. Nevertheless, the unaddressed output escaping issues represent a clear weakness that requires attention to ensure a more robust security profile.

Key Concerns

  • 50% of outputs are not properly escaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Course Creator Customizer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Course Creator Customizer Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

50% escaped10 total outputs
Attack Surface

Simple Course Creator Customizer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actioncustomize_registerincludes\admin\class-scc-customizer.php:32
actioncustomize_controls_print_stylesincludes\admin\class-scc-customizer.php:35
actionwp_headincludes\admin\class-scc-customizer.php:38
actioninitsimple-course-creator-customizer.php:64
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Course Creator Customizer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedMar 29, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Simple Course Creator Customizer Developer Profile

Sean Davis

7 plugins · 160 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Course Creator Customizer

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-course-creator-customizer/assets/css/scc-customizer.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
scc-customizer
HTML Comments
<!-- Simple Course Creator Design --><!-- Customize the output of your SCC post listings. If you chose to override the output template in your theme <em>and change element classes</em>, your options may not work. Untouched options will remain as default styles. For <em>complete</em> customization control, write your own custom CSS. -->
Data Attributes
id="customize-control-scc_padding_px"id="customize-control-scc_border_px"id="customize-control-scc_border_radius"id="customize-control-scc_background"id="customize-control-scc_text_color"id="customize-control-scc_link_color"+1 more
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Course Creator Customizer