X3P0 Legacy Widget Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/x3p0-legacy-widget

Enables the WordPress Legacy Widget block for block-based themes.

200 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Jun 28, 2022
blockblockswidgets
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is X3P0 Legacy Widget Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

X3P0 Legacy Widget has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the "x3p0-legacy-widget" plugin v1.0.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no apparent attack surface points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) that are exposed without authentication or permission checks. Furthermore, there are no indications of dangerous functions being used, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and output is consistently escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes potential risks. The taint analysis also shows zero flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a robust approach to handling potentially malicious input.

The vulnerability history is equally clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a consistent and successful track record in maintaining security. The plugin's design, as reflected in the static analysis, demonstrates a strong adherence to secure coding practices. The complete lack of exposed entry points and the comprehensive use of security features like prepared statements and output escaping are significant strengths.

In conclusion, the "x3p0-legacy-widget" plugin v1.0.0 appears to be highly secure according to the provided data. There are no identified vulnerabilities or exploitable code patterns. Its minimal attack surface and diligent security implementation make it a low-risk plugin. The only potential area for consideration, albeit not a present weakness in this data, is the absence of nonce checks, which could be a point of failure if any new entry points were introduced without them in future versions. However, given the current state, the plugin is remarkably secure.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

X3P0 Legacy Widget Security Vulnerabilities

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

X3P0 Legacy Widget 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

X3P0 Legacy Widget Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionadmin_print_stylessrc\Plugin.php:51
actionadmin_print_scriptssrc\Plugin.php:52
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptssrc\Plugin.php:53
actionadmin_footersrc\Plugin.php:54
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\Plugin.php:55
actionadmin_initsrc\Plugin.php:56
Maintenance & Trust

X3P0 Legacy Widget Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedJun 28, 2022
PHP min version7.4
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs200
Developer Profile

X3P0 Legacy Widget Developer Profile

Justin Tadlock

33 plugins · 34K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect X3P0 Legacy Widget

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/x3p0-legacy-widget/public/css/editor.css/wp-content/plugins/x3p0-legacy-widget/public/css/style.css
Version Parameters
x3p0-legacy-widget/public/css/editor.css?ver=x3p0-legacy-widget/public/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
wp.widgets.registerLegacyWidgetBlock()
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about X3P0 Legacy Widget