Superfish Menus Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/superfish

Adds jQuery Superfish effects to most WordPress menus.

200 active installs v1.1.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jan 2, 2014
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Superfish Menus Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Superfish Menus 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 static analysis of the "superfish" v1.1.1 plugin reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, or vulnerabilities in SQL queries, output escaping, file operations, or external requests. The absence of any taint analysis findings further reinforces this positive security posture, indicating that data handling appears robust and free from exploitable flows.

Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is entirely clear, with zero recorded CVEs. This track record suggests a history of secure development and diligent maintenance, or at the very least, no publicly disclosed security flaws. This lack of historical issues is a strong indicator of a well-maintained and secure plugin.

In conclusion, based on the provided data, the "superfish" v1.1.1 plugin exhibits an excellent security posture. The static analysis shows no immediate risks, and the clean vulnerability history reinforces its trustworthiness. There are no discernible weaknesses to report, making it a highly secure option.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Superfish Menus Security Vulnerabilities

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

Superfish Menus 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

Superfish Menus Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssuperfish.php:11
Maintenance & Trust

Superfish Menus Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedJan 2, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads14K

Community Trust

Rating72/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Superfish Menus Developer Profile

Matt Hodder

1 plugin · 200 total installs

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

How We Detect Superfish Menus

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/superfish/js/superfish.js/wp-content/plugins/superfish/js/superfish_args.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/superfish/js/superfish.js/wp-content/plugins/superfish/js/superfish_args.js
Version Parameters
superfish.js?ver=superfish_args.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Superfish Menus