Widgets Area Chooser Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/widget-area-chooser

Dragging and dropping widgets into sidebars can be tricky. This plugin lets you click a widget, and then choose where it should be placed. Simple.

10 active installs v0.4 PHP + WP + Updated Oct 25, 2013
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Widgets Area Chooser Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Widgets Area Chooser 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

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the 'widget-area-chooser' plugin version 0.4 appears to have a very strong security posture. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the lack of identified taint flows are all positive indicators. The plugin also demonstrates good practice by not having any discernible attack surface via AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that would be accessible without authentication.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of past vulnerabilities, combined with the clean static analysis results, suggests that the developers have a good understanding of secure coding practices and have likely implemented robust security measures. The plugin's design, with no apparent entry points requiring specific checks like nonces or capabilities, further reinforces this positive assessment.

In conclusion, the 'widget-area-chooser' v0.4 presents an exceptionally low-risk profile. Its lack of exploitable entry points, absence of common code vulnerabilities in static analysis, and clean historical record make it appear very secure. While it's always prudent to maintain vigilance, the data points strongly towards a well-developed and secure plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Widgets Area Chooser Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Widgets Area Chooser 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

Widgets Area Chooser Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_print_styleswidgets.php:14
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptswidgets.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Widgets Area Chooser Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedOct 25, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Widgets Area Chooser Developer Profile

shaunandrews

3 plugins · 3K total installs

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

How We Detect Widgets Area Chooser

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/widget-area-chooser/style.css/wp-content/plugins/widget-area-chooser/scripts.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/widget-area-chooser/scripts.js
Version Parameters
widget-area-chooser/style.css?ver=widget-area-chooser/scripts.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Widgets Area Chooser