SpiceBox Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/spicebox

Enhance Spicethemes WordPress Themes functionality.

20K active installs v2.4.4 PHP 5.2+ WP 3.3+ Updated Nov 21, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is SpiceBox Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of Spicebox v2.4.4 indicates a strong security posture with no identified vulnerabilities in its attack surface, dangerous functions, or taint analysis. The plugin demonstrates good practices by exclusively using prepared statements for SQL queries and properly escaping the vast majority of its output. The presence of nonce and capability checks, though limited, is also a positive sign. The lack of recorded CVEs and common vulnerability types further suggests a history of security consciousness.

However, a few areas warrant attention. The plugin makes a significant number of external HTTP requests (10), which, if not handled securely, could introduce risks like man-in-the-middle attacks or exposure of sensitive data. While the bundled Freemius library is at version 1.0, its specific security status is not detailed, and outdated bundled libraries can sometimes harbor vulnerabilities. The limited number of nonce and capability checks, despite the absence of exploitable entry points in this analysis, could be a concern if the plugin's functionality evolves or if new entry points are introduced in future versions.

Overall, Spicebox v2.4.4 appears to be a secure plugin based on this analysis, with its strengths lying in its well-protected entry points and robust SQL handling. The primary areas for potential improvement are the secure implementation of its external HTTP requests and ensuring that bundled libraries are kept up-to-date and secure. The absence of historical vulnerabilities is a significant positive indicator.

Key Concerns

  • External HTTP requests without explicit security checks
  • Bundled library (Freemius v1.0) may be outdated
Vulnerabilities
None known

SpiceBox Security Vulnerabilities

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

SpiceBox Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
48
1512 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
10
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

Freemius1.0

Output Escaping

97% escaped1560 total outputs
Attack Surface

SpiceBox Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 123
actioncustomize_registerinc\busicare\customizer.php:41
actioncustomize_registerinc\busicare\customizer.php:87
actioncustomize_registerinc\busicare\customizer.php:227
actioncustomize_registerinc\busicare\customizer.php:242
actionwp_headinc\busicare\customizer.php:294
actionspiceb_busicare_news_actioninc\busicare\sections\busicare-news-dark-section.php:3
actionspiceb_busicare_news_actioninc\busicare\sections\busicare-news-section.php:3
actionspiceb_busicare_services_actioninc\busicare\sections\busicare-services-section.php:2
actionspiceb_busicare_slider_actioninc\busicare\sections\busicare-slider-section.php:5
actionspiceb_busicare_team_actioninc\busicare\sections\busicare-team-section.php:2
actionspiceb_busicare_testimonial_actioninc\busicare\sections\busicare-testimonial-section.php:3
actionadmin_initinc\chilly\post-meta.php:2
actionsave_postinc\chilly\post-meta.php:7
actionsave_postinc\chilly\post-meta.php:8
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\customizer.php:13
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\customizer.php:28
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-cta-section.php:91
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-cta-section.php:122
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-funfact-section.php:85
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-funfact-section.php:98
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-service-section.php:114
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-service-section.php:145
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-slider-section.php:170
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-slider-section.php:212
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-team-section.php:124
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-team-section.php:151
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-testimonial-section.php:164
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\features\feature-testimonial-section.php:215
actionspiceb_cloudpress_sectionsinc\cloudpress\sections\cloudpress-cta-section.php:41
actionspiceb_cloudpress_sectionsinc\cloudpress\sections\cloudpress-funfact-section.php:138
actionspiceb_cloudpress_sectionsinc\cloudpress\sections\cloudpress-service-section.php:209
actionspiceb_cloudpress_sectionsinc\cloudpress\sections\cloudpress-slider-section.php:65
actionspiceb_cloudpress_sectionsinc\cloudpress\sections\cloudpress-team-section.php:225
actioncustomize_registerinc\cloudpress\sections\cloudpress-team-section.php:231
actionspiceb_cloudpress_sectionsinc\cloudpress\sections\cloudpress-testimonail-section.php:94
actioncustomize_registerinc\controls\customizer-image-radio-button\image_radio_button.php:50
actioncustomize_registerinc\controls\customizer-repeater\inc\customizer.php:14
actioncustomize_registerinc\honeypress\customizer.php:13
actioncustomize_registerinc\honeypress\features\feature-service-section.php:95
actioncustomize_registerinc\honeypress\features\feature-service-section.php:126
actioncustomize_registerinc\honeypress\features\feature-slider-section.php:267
actioncustomize_registerinc\honeypress\features\feature-slider-section.php:311
actioncustomize_registerinc\honeypress\features\feature-testimonial-section.php:179
actioncustomize_registerinc\honeypress\features\feature-testimonial-section.php:230
actionspiceb_honeypress_sectionsinc\honeypress\sections\honeypress-service-section.php:224
actionspiceb_honeypress_sectionsinc\honeypress\sections\honeypress-slider-section.php:132
actionspiceb_honeypress_sectionsinc\honeypress\sections\honeypress-testimonail-section.php:77
actioncustomize_registerinc\innofit\customizer.php:43
actioncustomize_registerinc\innofit\customizer.php:49
actioncustomize_registerinc\innofit\customizer.php:97
actioncustomize_registerinc\innofit\customizer.php:241
actioninnofit_about_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-about-section.php:2
actioninnofit_callout_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-callout-section.php:2
actioninnofit_contact_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-contact-section.php:2
actioninnofit_news_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-news-section.php:2
actioninnofit_services_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-services-section.php:2
actioninnofit_slider_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-slider-section.php:5
actioninnofit_subscriber_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-subscriber-section.php:3
actioninnofit_team_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-team-section.php:3
actioninnofit_testimonial_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-testimonial-section.php:3
actioninnofit_wooproduct_actioninc\innofit\sections\innofit-wooproduct-section.php:3
actioncustomize_registerinc\spice-software\customizer.php:41
actioncustomize_registerinc\spice-software\customizer.php:93
actioncustomize_registerinc\spice-software\customizer.php:241
actioncustomize_registerinc\spice-software\customizer.php:256
actionwp_headinc\spice-software\customizer.php:308
actionspiceb_spice_software_news_actioninc\spice-software\sections\spice-software-news-section.php:3
actionspiceb_spice_software_services_actioninc\spice-software\sections\spice-software-services-section.php:2
actionspiceb_spice_software_slider_actioninc\spice-software\sections\spice-software-slider-section.php:5
actionspiceb_spice_software_team_actioninc\spice-software\sections\spice-software-team-section.php:2
actionspiceb_spice_software_testimonial_actioninc\spice-software\sections\spice-software-testimonial-section.php:3
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\customizer.php:14
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-portfolio-section.php:196
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-portfolio-section.php:284
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-service-section.php:115
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-service-section.php:149
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-slider-section.php:152
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-slider-section.php:179
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-testimonial-section.php:194
actioncustomize_registerinc\spicepress\features\feature-testimonial-section.php:257
actionspiceb_spicepress_sectionsinc\spicepress\sections\spicepress-features-section.php:222
actionspiceb_spicepress_sectionsinc\spicepress\sections\spicepress-portfolio-section.php:119
actionspiceb_spicepress_sectionsinc\spicepress\sections\spicepress-slider-section.php:60
actionspiceb_spicepress_sectionsinc\spicepress\sections\spicepress-testimonail-section.php:276
actioncustomize_registerinc\spiko\customizer.php:41
actioncustomize_registerinc\spiko\customizer.php:93
actioncustomize_registerinc\spiko\customizer.php:241
actioncustomize_registerinc\spiko\customizer.php:256
actionwp_headinc\spiko\customizer.php:308
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsinc\spiko\sections\spiko-news-section.php:5
actionwp_headinc\spiko\sections\spiko-news-section.php:21
actionspiceb_spiko_news_actioninc\spiko\sections\spiko-news-section.php:25
actionspiceb_spiko_services_actioninc\spiko\sections\spiko-services-section.php:2
actionspiceb_spiko_slider_actioninc\spiko\sections\spiko-slider-section.php:5
actionspiceb_spiko_team_actioninc\spiko\sections\spiko-team-section.php:2
actionspiceb_spiko_testimonial_actioninc\spiko\sections\spiko-testimonial-section.php:3
actioncustomize_registerinc\wphester\customizer.php:41
actioncustomize_registerinc\wphester\customizer.php:87
actioncustomize_registerinc\wphester\customizer.php:227
actioncustomize_registerinc\wphester\customizer.php:242
actionspiceb_wphester_news_actioninc\wphester\sections\wphester-news-section.php:2
actionspiceb_wphester_services_actioninc\wphester\sections\wphester-services-section.php:2
actionspiceb_wphester_slider_actioninc\wphester\sections\wphester-slider-section.php:5
actionspiceb_wphester_team_actioninc\wphester\sections\wphester-team-section.php:2
actionspiceb_wphester_testimonial_actioninc\wphester\sections\wphester-testimonial-section.php:3
actioncustomize_registerinc\wpkites\customizer.php:41
actioncustomize_registerinc\wpkites\customizer.php:87
actioncustomize_registerinc\wpkites\customizer.php:227
actioncustomize_registerinc\wpkites\customizer.php:242
actionspiceb_wpkites_news_actioninc\wpkites\sections\wpkites-news-section.php:2
actionspiceb_wpkites_services_actioninc\wpkites\sections\wpkites-services-section.php:2
actionspiceb_wpkites_slider_actioninc\wpkites\sections\wpkites-slider-section.php:5
actionspiceb_wpkites_team_actioninc\wpkites\sections\wpkites-team-section.php:2
actionspiceb_wpkites_testimonial_actioninc\wpkites\sections\wpkites-testimonial-section.php:3
actioncustomize_registerspicebox.php:139
actioncustomize_registerspicebox.php:187
actioncustomize_registerspicebox.php:240
actioncustomize_registerspicebox.php:287
actioncustomize_registerspicebox.php:333
actionadmin_menuspicebox.php:350
actioncustomize_registerspicebox.php:408
actioninitspicebox.php:425
actioninitspicebox.php:666
Maintenance & Trust

SpiceBox Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedNov 21, 2025
PHP min version5.2
Downloads1.1M

Community Trust

Rating76/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs20K
Developer Profile

SpiceBox Developer Profile

spicethemes

34 plugins · 63K total installs

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

How We Detect SpiceBox

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/controls/customizer-alpha-color-picker/class-spicepress-customize-alpha-color-control.php/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/controls/customizer-image-radio-button/image_radio_button.php/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/spicepress/features/feature-slider-section.php/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/spicepress/features/feature-service-section.php/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/spicepress/features/feature-portfolio-section.php/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/spicepress/features/feature-testimonial-section.php/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/spicepress/sections/spicepress-slider-section.php/wp-content/plugins/spicebox/inc/spicepress/sections/spicepress-features-section.php+63 more

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
spicepress-slider-sectionspicepress-features-sectionspicepress-portfolio-sectionspicepress-testimonail-sectionspicepress-cta-sectionspicepress-funfact-sectionspicepress-team-sectionhoneypress-slider-section+23 more
Data Attributes
data-spicepress-slider-iddata-spicepress-testimonial-iddata-spicepress-portfolio-iddata-spicepress-team-iddata-spicepress-service-iddata-spicepress-features-id+24 more
JS Globals
spiceb_innofit_customize_registerspiceb_busicare_customize_register
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about SpiceBox