WordPress Symfony VarDumper Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/symfony-vardumper

Brings the Symfony VarDumper component to your WordPress installation.

40 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Mar 11, 2015
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CVEs total0
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Safety Verdict

Is WordPress Symfony VarDumper Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "symfony-vardumper" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a remarkably secure static analysis profile. There are no identified entry points into the application that could be exploited, with zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Crucially, all identified code signals align with secure coding practices: no dangerous functions are present, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes the attack surface. Taint analysis also reveals no concerning data flows.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs. This indicates a consistent track record of security, or at least no known vulnerabilities that have been publicly disclosed or addressed. The combination of a minimal attack surface, adherence to secure coding principles in its current version, and a clear vulnerability history suggests a strong security posture. However, it is important to note that the lack of certain checks like nonces and capability checks, while not a direct risk in this specific analysis due to the zero attack surface, could become a concern if the plugin were to expand its functionality in the future without implementing these safeguards.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WordPress Symfony VarDumper Security Vulnerabilities

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

WordPress Symfony VarDumper 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

WordPress Symfony VarDumper Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

WordPress Symfony VarDumper Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedMar 11, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

WordPress Symfony VarDumper Developer Profile

Coen Jacobs

6 plugins · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect WordPress Symfony VarDumper

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WordPress Symfony VarDumper