WP First Letter Avatar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-first-letter-avatar

Set custom avatars for users with no Gravatar. The avatar will be the first (or any other) letter of user's name on a colorful background.

2K active installs v2.2.8 PHP + WP 4.6+ Updated Mar 11, 2017
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP First Letter Avatar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP First Letter Avatar 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 wp-first-letter-avatar v2.2.8 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries are excellent practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, indicating a track record of secure development or timely patching. The zero-attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly limits potential entry points for attackers. However, a significant concern arises from the output escaping analysis, where 100% of outputs are not properly escaped. This is a critical weakness that could lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into the website. While the plugin demonstrates strengths in code execution and data handling, the lack of output sanitization presents a substantial risk that needs immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • All outputs are unescaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP First Letter Avatar Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP First Letter Avatar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
10
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped10 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP First Letter Avatar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 8
actionadmin_menuwp-first-letter-avatar-config.php:24
actionadmin_initwp-first-letter-avatar-config.php:25
actionplugins_loadedwp-first-letter-avatar.php:119
actionwp_enqueue_scriptswp-first-letter-avatar.php:128
filterget_avatarwp-first-letter-avatar.php:131
filterwpdiscuz_author_avatar_fieldwp-first-letter-avatar.php:134
actionadmin_bar_menuwp-first-letter-avatar.php:138
filterget_avatarwp-first-letter-avatar.php:172
Maintenance & Trust

WP First Letter Avatar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedMar 11, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads67K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings33
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

WP First Letter Avatar Developer Profile

DanielAGW

2 plugins · 2K 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 First Letter Avatar

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-first-letter-avatar/css/style.css
Version Parameters
wp-first-letter-avatar/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP First Letter Avatar