Widget Styler Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/widget-styler

Easily style your widgets

30 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Oct 13, 2016
sidebarwidget-styleswidgetswidgets-css
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Widget Styler Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The widget-styler plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the static analysis. There are no identified direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are unprotected. The code also avoids dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for vulnerabilities. Crucially, all SQL queries, although present, are confirmed to use prepared statements, mitigating SQL injection risks. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further suggests a robust development process or a very limited attack history. However, a significant concern is the low percentage (43%) of properly escaped output. This indicates a potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, especially if dynamic data is being displayed to users without adequate sanitization. While the static analysis didn't reveal any specific taint flows, the unescaped output remains a clear area of risk that needs to be addressed to improve the overall security of the plugin.

Key Concerns

  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Widget Styler Security Vulnerabilities

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

Widget Styler Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
24
18 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

43% escaped42 total outputs
Attack Surface

Widget Styler Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionin_widget_formwidget-styler.php:30
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptswidget-styler.php:31
actionwp_enqueue_scriptswidget-styler.php:32
filterwidget_update_callbackwidget-styler.php:33
filterdynamic_sidebar_paramswidget-styler.php:34
actionplugins_loadedwidget-styler.php:35
Maintenance & Trust

Widget Styler Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedOct 13, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Widget Styler Developer Profile

vladff

2 plugins · 330 total installs

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

How We Detect Widget Styler

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/widget-styler/assets/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/widget-styler/assets/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/widget-styler/assets/front.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/widget-styler/assets/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/widget-styler/assets/front.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
options-blockoptions-block-innercolor-field
Data Attributes
data-links-colordata-links-hover
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Widget Styler