VarDumper Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/var-dumper

A plugin to include var-dump package to use dump() function while developing or debugging.

100 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Dec 21, 2015
developmentdumpvar_dump
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is VarDumper Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'var-dumper' v1.0.2 plugin reveals a generally strong security posture. There are no identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are exposed to potential attackers. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a clean codebase with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests also contributes positively to its security profile. The plugin's vulnerability history is also clear, with no recorded CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development or limited prior security scrutiny.

However, the complete lack of explicit security checks, such as nonce and capability checks across any potential entry points (even though none were found in this analysis), does present a theoretical concern. While the current analysis found no attack surface, any future addition of functionality without these checks would immediately introduce risk. The lack of taint analysis data is also a gap, as it means potential vulnerabilities related to unsanitized data flow might have been missed. Despite these minor theoretical concerns, the current version of 'var-dumper' appears to be very secure based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks detected
  • No capability checks detected
  • No taint analysis performed
Vulnerabilities
None known

VarDumper Security Vulnerabilities

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

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

VarDumper Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_noticesincludes\class-var-dumper.php:117
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-var-dumper.php:143
Maintenance & Trust

VarDumper Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedDec 21, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

VarDumper Developer Profile

borantula

2 plugins · 700 total installs

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

How We Detect VarDumper

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/var-dumper/assets/css/var-dumper.css/wp-content/plugins/var-dumper/assets/js/var-dumper.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/var-dumper/assets/js/var-dumper.js
Version Parameters
var-dumper/assets/css/var-dumper.css?ver=var-dumper/assets/js/var-dumper.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about VarDumper