WP Widget Cloner Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-widget-cloner

WP Widget Cloner helps you to Clone the WordPress widgets by adding a Clone it link.

20 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Mar 10, 2018
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Widget Cloner Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-widget-cloner" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or vulnerabilities in taint analysis suggests a well-coded plugin that adheres to secure development practices. The lack of any recorded CVEs further reinforces this positive assessment.

However, the static analysis also reveals a complete absence of security checks, including nonce checks, capability checks, and authentication checks on any potential entry points. While the current attack surface is zero, any future addition of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes without proper security measures would immediately introduce significant risks. The plugin's reliance on having no entry points for security is a precarious strategy, as it offers no inherent protection if its functionality expands or if external factors introduce new interaction methods.

In conclusion, "wp-widget-cloner" v1.0.0 is currently secure due to its minimal attack surface and the absence of exploitable code. Its strengths lie in its clean code and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary weakness is its complete lack of built-in security mechanisms, which, while not an immediate issue, poses a substantial risk for future development or integration.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce Checks
  • No Capability Checks
  • No Auth Checks on Entry Points
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Widget Cloner Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Widget Cloner 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

WP Widget Cloner Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-wp-widget-cloner.php:132
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-wp-widget-cloner.php:146
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-wp-widget-cloner.php:147
Maintenance & Trust

WP Widget Cloner Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedMar 10, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Alternatives

WP Widget Cloner Alternatives

No alternatives data available yet.

Developer Profile

WP Widget Cloner Developer Profile

Arif

4 plugins · 220 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 Widget Cloner

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-widget-cloner/css/wp-widget-cloner-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-widget-cloner/js/wp-widget-cloner-admin.js
Script Paths
wp-widget-cloner/js/wp-widget-cloner-admin.js
Version Parameters
wp-widget-cloner-admin.css?ver=wp-widget-cloner-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Widget Cloner