Auto Load Page Template Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/auto-load-page-template

If this plug-in is enabled, and there is a file on the same theme level as the static page URL level, then that theme file will automatically be loade …

30 active installs v2.0.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Feb 15, 2022
pagepagesthemethemes
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Auto Load Page Template Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Auto Load Page Template has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "auto-load-page-template" v2.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, or direct SQL queries is a significant positive indicator. All identified output operations are properly escaped, and the plugin leverages prepared statements for any database interactions, which is excellent practice. The presence of a nonce check further adds to the security measures. However, the complete lack of capability checks, while not directly indicating a vulnerability in this specific analysis, represents a potential area for improvement in robust access control, especially if the plugin were to evolve or have more sensitive functionalities. The clean vulnerability history with zero recorded CVEs, both past and present, is a very reassuring sign. This suggests a history of stable and secure development for this plugin.

Overall, the plugin appears to be well-developed from a security perspective, with a minimal attack surface and strong adherence to secure coding principles like output escaping and prepared statements. The main area of note is the absence of capability checks, which is more of a defensive depth recommendation than an immediate risk based on the provided data. The vulnerability history further reinforces its secure nature. This plugin can be considered low risk given the available information.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks present
Vulnerabilities
None known

Auto Load Page Template Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Auto Load Page Template Release Timeline

v2.0.1Current
v2.0.0
v1.2.0
v1.1.0
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Auto Load Page Template Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
5 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Auto Load Page Template Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
filterpage_templateauto-load-page-template.php:32
filterhome_templateauto-load-page-template.php:33
actionadmin_menuclasses\class.admin.php:10
actionadmin_noticesclasses\class.admin.php:14
actionadmin_initclasses\class.admin.php:15
Maintenance & Trust

Auto Load Page Template Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.9.0
Last updatedFeb 15, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Auto Load Page Template Developer Profile

Masahiro NAKASHIMA

10 plugins · 54K total installs

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

How We Detect Auto Load Page Template

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/auto-load-page-template/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<p>This is for shortcode_output. It's not used in the current code. The plugin does not generate any shortcode output. It manipulates templates based on permalinks. The `push_post` function is intended to save HTML to the post content, but it's not exposed as a shortcode, nor does it add any identifiable HTML output from shortcodes.</p>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Load Page Template