Widget Output Cache Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/widget-output-cache

Improve website performance by caching widget output in WordPress transients.

200 active installs v0.5.2 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated May 18, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Widget Output Cache Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "widget-output-cache" v0.5.2 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, or SQL queries not using prepared statements indicates a robust development approach. Furthermore, all identified outputs are properly escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, significantly reducing the potential for common web vulnerabilities. The plugin's attack surface is also exceptionally small, with zero identified entry points, and importantly, zero unprotected ones.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, showing no known CVEs, past or present. This suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The lack of any recorded common vulnerability types further strengthens the confidence in the plugin's security. While the total number of entry points is zero, it's worth noting the absence of nonces and capability checks is less of a concern given this minimal attack surface, but would be a significant concern if entry points existed.

In conclusion, "widget-output-cache" v0.5.2 demonstrates excellent security practices. The code is clean, well-protected, and has a pristine vulnerability record. The only area for potential, albeit minor, consideration would be the complete lack of nonces and capability checks, which is more of a prophylactic measure for potential future expansion rather than an immediate risk given the current minimal attack surface. Overall, this plugin appears to be exceptionally secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Widget Output Cache Security Vulnerabilities

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

Widget Output Cache Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Widget Output Cache Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionplugins_loadedwidget-output-cache.php:25
filterwidget_display_callbackwidget-output-cache.php:28
filterwidget_update_callbackwidget-output-cache.php:31
actionin_widget_formwidget-output-cache.php:34
actioninitwidget-output-cache.php:37
actionsidebar_admin_setupwidget-output-cache.php:40
Maintenance & Trust

Widget Output Cache Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedMay 18, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads15K

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings7
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Widget Output Cache Developer Profile

Kaspars

5 plugins · 50K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Widget Output Cache

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/widget-output-cache/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- Stored in widget cache in %s seconds (%s) --><!-- From widget cache in %s seconds (%s) -->
Data Attributes
name="widget-cache-exclude"value="%s"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Widget Output Cache