Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-remove-dashboard-extra-widgets

Removes the WordPress dashboard widgets that are extra and useless for some users i.e. plugins, wp blog news etc

60 active installs v2.1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Mar 7, 2020
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "wp-remove-dashboard-extra-widgets" version 2.1.0 demonstrates an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, or unsanitized taint flows is a strong indicator of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries and proper output escaping demonstrates a commitment to preventing common web vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with zero known CVEs recorded. This suggests a history of stability and security within the plugin's development. The complete lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, across all severities, is a significant positive. While the plugin shows considerable strengths, it's worth noting the absence of nonce and capability checks. While this may not present an immediate risk given the lack of entry points, it's a general security principle to implement these checks for all interactive elements within a plugin, even if they appear dormant or inaccessible in the current version.

In conclusion, this plugin appears to be very secure. The developers have implemented robust protective measures against common vulnerabilities. The only minor area for potential improvement would be the addition of nonce and capability checks, even in the absence of a current attack surface, as a proactive security measure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets 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

Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_dashboard_setupwp-remove-dashboard-extra-widgets.php:21
Maintenance & Trust

Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.0
Last updatedMar 7, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs60
Developer Profile

Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets Developer Profile

Ahmad Awais

6 plugins · 2K total installs

80
trust score
Avg Security Score
80/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remove WP Dashboard Extra Widgets

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

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