Widgets on dashboard Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wedgets-on-dashboard

Update sidebar widgets on dashboard.

20 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated May 7, 2014
dashboardwidget
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Widgets on dashboard Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Widgets on dashboard 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 "wedgets-on-dashboard" plugin v0.1.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code adheres to best practices by utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries and ensuring all output is properly escaped. The presence of nonce and capability checks further reinforces its secure coding approach. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerabilities, CVEs, or even past security incidents, which is a highly positive indicator. The lack of any taint flows with unsanitized paths or critical/high severity issues in taint analysis is also a significant strength. Overall, this plugin appears to be very well-developed from a security perspective, with no immediate risks identified in the static analysis or historical vulnerability data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Widgets on dashboard Security Vulnerabilities

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

Widgets on dashboard Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Widgets on dashboard Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_initwidgets-on-dashboard.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

Widgets on dashboard Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedMay 7, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Widgets on dashboard Developer Profile

tmatsuur

8 plugins · 21K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
1904 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Widgets on dashboard

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
widget-contentwidget-control-actions
Data Attributes
id="dashboard-edit-widget-id="widgets-on-dashboard-savewidget"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Widgets on dashboard