WP Custom Admin Bar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-custom-admin-bar

A really simple and easy to use plugin to help gain control of the new Admin Bar.

400 active installs v1.3.5 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Feb 25, 2012
admin-barcustomize-admin-barhideremovaluser-controls
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Custom Admin Bar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Custom Admin Bar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-custom-admin-bar" plugin, version 1.3.5, exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has a remarkably small attack surface, with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly reducing potential entry points for attackers. Furthermore, all detected SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which are common sources of vulnerabilities. The plugin also includes capability checks, which are a fundamental security control.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output found
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Custom Admin Bar Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Custom Admin Bar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP Custom Admin Bar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 11
actionadmin_initcustom-admin-bar-admin.php:85
actionadmin_menucustom-admin-bar-admin.php:151
actionadmin_headcustom-admin-bar-functions.php:18
actionafter_setup_themecustom-admin-bar-functions.php:20
actionwpcustom-admin-bar-functions.php:21
actionadmin_bar_menucustom-admin-bar-functions.php:22
actionwp_headcustom-admin-bar-functions.php:135
actionadmin_headcustom-admin-bar-functions.php:166
actionadmin_headcustom-admin-bar-functions.php:199
filtershow_admin_barcustom-admin-bar-functions.php:245
filtershow_admin_barcustom-admin-bar-functions.php:251
Maintenance & Trust

WP Custom Admin Bar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedFeb 25, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads51K

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs400
Developer Profile

WP Custom Admin Bar Developer Profile

Wes Todd

2 plugins · 410 total installs

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

How We Detect WP Custom Admin Bar

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
show-admin-bar
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Custom Admin Bar