
AdRotate Switch Security & Risk Analysis
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Is AdRotate Switch Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100AdRotate Switch has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The static analysis of AdRotate Switch v1.12 reveals a generally good security posture with no recorded vulnerabilities and a limited attack surface. The plugin reports zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly reducing potential entry points for attackers. Furthermore, the absence of external HTTP requests and file operations minimizes risks associated with these common attack vectors.
However, there are notable areas for concern. The presence of two instances of the `unserialize` function is a significant risk, as it can lead to Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities if untrusted data is unserialized. Additionally, the plugin performs 15 SQL queries, none of which utilize prepared statements. This practice, coupled with the potential for `unserialize` to inject malicious data, creates a high risk of SQL Injection attacks, especially if any user-controlled data can influence these queries.
The lack of capability checks on any entry points, although the reported entry points are zero, suggests a potential oversight. While the vulnerability history is clean, indicating good past development, the current code analysis highlights critical areas that require immediate attention. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and lack of external dependencies, but the insecure use of `unserialize` and raw SQL queries represent serious weaknesses.
Key Concerns
- Dangerous function unserialize used
- SQL queries without prepared statements
- No capability checks on entry points
AdRotate Switch Security Vulnerabilities
AdRotate Switch Code Analysis
Dangerous Functions Found
SQL Query Safety
Output Escaping
AdRotate Switch Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 16
Maintenance & Trust
AdRotate Switch Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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AdRotate Switch Developer Profile
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