Auto Update WP Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/auto-update-wp

This Wordpress Plugin will automatically update his core, plugins and themes with any noticication or message.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.7+ Updated Mar 25, 2020
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Auto Update WP Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, the "auto-update-wp" plugin v1.0.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The complete absence of identifiable attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, and the fact that none of these are unprotected, is a significant strength. Furthermore, the code signals are overwhelmingly positive: no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, all output properly escaped, no file operations, no external HTTP requests, and importantly, a lack of nonce and capability checks is noted in the context of no apparent entry points. Taint analysis also reveals no identified vulnerabilities.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally clean, with zero known CVEs, currently unpatched vulnerabilities, or any historical issues recorded. This indicates a consistently secure development and maintenance process, or potentially a plugin with minimal functionality leading to fewer exposure points. The combination of robust coding practices evident in the static analysis and a clean historical record suggests a very low risk of immediate compromise.

However, it is crucial to consider that the absence of certain security mechanisms like nonce and capability checks, while seemingly benign given the current analysis, could become a concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand in the future and introduce new entry points. The current assessment indicates a highly secure plugin at version 1.0.0, with no apparent weaknesses based on the provided data. The primary strength lies in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles where applicable.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Auto Update WP Security Vulnerabilities

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

Auto Update WP Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Auto Update WP 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

Auto Update WP Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterallow_major_auto_core_updatesauto-update-wp.php:27
filterauto_update_pluginauto-update-wp.php:28
filterauto_update_themeauto-update-wp.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

Auto Update WP Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedMar 25, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Auto Update WP Developer Profile

Hybrid Webs

4 plugins · 50 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Auto Update WP

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/auto-update-wp/auto-update-wp.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- Plugin Name: Auto Update WP --><!-- Description: Wordpress will automatically update his core, plugins and themes --><!-- Author: Hybrid Webs --><!-- Author URI: http://www.hybridwebs.com -->+1 more
FAQ

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