Auto Save Off Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/auto-save-off

Disables the function automatically save posts WordPress

20 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.9+ Updated Aug 4, 2016
auto-save-offno-save-postsave-post
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Auto Save Off Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'auto-save-off' v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. The absence of dangerous functions and external HTTP requests further contributes to a secure foundation. All SQL queries are prepared, and there are no file operations or Taint analysis findings, indicating good coding practices in these critical areas.

However, there are a couple of areas for improvement. The plugin has 50% of its outputs unescaped, which presents a moderate risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if these outputs contain user-controlled data. Additionally, there are no nonce checks implemented, which is a standard security measure for protecting against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks, especially if any form of user interaction is managed by the plugin, even if not explicitly listed as an entry point.

The plugin's vulnerability history is exceptionally clean, with zero recorded CVEs. This suggests a track record of security diligence or that the plugin's functionality is simple enough to avoid common vulnerabilities. In conclusion, while the plugin demonstrates strengths in code hygiene and a lack of historical issues, the unescaped output and missing nonce checks are notable weaknesses that should be addressed to achieve a more robust security profile.

Key Concerns

  • 50% of outputs are unescaped
  • No nonce checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Auto Save Off Security Vulnerabilities

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

Auto Save Off Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

50% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

Auto Save Off Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 9
actionplugins_loadedautosave-off.php:44
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsautosave-off.php:47
actioninitautosave-off.php:50
actionadmin_initautosave-off.php:53
actionplugins_loadedautosave-off.php:111
actionshow_user_profilehelper\lb-profile-extra-fields.php:52
actionedit_user_profilehelper\lb-profile-extra-fields.php:53
actionpersonal_options_updatehelper\lb-profile-extra-fields.php:56
actionedit_user_profile_updatehelper\lb-profile-extra-fields.php:57
Maintenance & Trust

Auto Save Off Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedAug 4, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Auto Save Off Developer Profile

Leo Baiano

7 plugins · 840 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 Save Off

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/auto-save-off/assets/css/main.css/wp-content/plugins/auto-save-off/assets/js/main.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/auto-save-off/assets/js/main.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data_brodinhos
JS Globals
data_brodinhos
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Save Off