Widget migration tools process configuration data that can create or update active and inactive widget instances across a WordPress site. Widget Importer & Exporter version 1.6.1 has successfully completed the CleanTalk Plugin Security Certification process and received PSC-2026-65707. The review focused on upload handling, JSON data validation, administrator permissions, widget instance import, export output, duplicate detection, unsupported widgets, and developer hooks.
| Name of | Widget Importer & Exporter |
| Version | 1.6.1 |
| Active installations | 200,000+ |
| Description | Imports and exports WordPress widget configurations in JSON format with the .wie extension, with reporting for inactive areas, duplicate widgets, and unsupported widget types. |
| Security | Successfully tested for: SQL Injection (SQLi) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Stored and Reflected Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Authentication Vulnerabilities Authentication Bypass Exploits Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Denial-of-Service (DoS) vectors Data Leakage Vulnerabilities Insecure Dependency Usage Remote Code Execution (RCE) Risks Unauthorized File Access Insufficient Injection Protection Information Disclosure via Misconfigured Endpoints |
| CleanTalk Certification | Proudly earned the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC) from CleanTalk, indicating adherence to stringent security standards. |
| Additional Information | Use Widget Importer & Exporter with confidence backed by the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC). Review every .wie file before import, test migrations on a staging site, and keep a backup of existing widgets before changing a production site. |
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Key Features
Widget Importer & Exporter imports widget data from .wie files and exports active widget configurations in a JSON based format. During import, it reports how each widget and widget area was handled, places widgets from unavailable areas into the inactive section, avoids duplicating widgets already present in the same area, and skips unsupported widget types. It also provides actions and filters for developers who need to inspect or adjust import data.
Security Assurance
The CleanTalk Plugin Security Certification evaluation examined access controls and request verification around the Tools workflow, uploaded file handling, JSON decoding, widget type and sidebar identifiers, nested widget settings, duplicate checks, inactive widget placement, export generation, and data passed through extension hooks.
The plugin has been successfully tested for:
✅ Information Leakage Vulnerabilities
✅ SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
✅ Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks
✅ Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attacks
✅ Authentication and Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities
✅ Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
✅ Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
✅ Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerabilities
✅ Data Leakage Vulnerabilities
✅ Insecure Dependencies
✅ Code Execution Vulnerabilities
✅ File Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities
✅ Insufficient Injection Protection
Conclusion
With PSC-2026-65707, Widget Importer & Exporter version 1.6.1 demonstrates a strong security baseline for moving widget configurations between WordPress sites. The certification covers administrative access, uploaded data handling, widget settings, sidebar placement, duplicate checks, export output, and extension hooks. Site owners should import files only from trusted sources and verify the resulting widget layout before completing a production migration.
Note: The date and certification information may change over time. It is advisable to verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website.
