Autoload Checker Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/autoload-checker

Checks the autoloaded data size and lists the top autoloaded data entries sorted by size.

3K active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Dec 11, 2025
autoloaded-dataautoloadsclean-databaseclean-up-optionsoptimize-database
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Autoload Checker Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Autoload Checker has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "autoload-checker" plugin v1.2 presents a strong initial security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly reduces the attack surface. Furthermore, the code shows good practices with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and no dangerous functions or file operations being used. The lack of external HTTP requests and taint analysis findings also indicates a clean codebase in these areas.

However, there are notable concerns regarding output escaping, with 33% of outputs not being properly escaped. While the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history and no critical taint flows, this unescaped output could still lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if any of the plugin's output is rendered in a user-facing context and the data is not sanitized or escaped before display. The complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points (although there are zero entry points) means that if any were to be added in the future without proper security considerations, the plugin would be vulnerable.

In conclusion, while the current lack of identified vulnerabilities and a minimal attack surface are positive indicators, the unescaped output remains a potential risk that should be addressed. The plugin's security is heavily reliant on its minimal functionality and lack of interaction points. Future development should prioritize robust output escaping and the implementation of appropriate authorization checks for any new features introduced.

Key Concerns

  • Outputs not properly escaped
  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Missing capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Autoload Checker Security Vulnerabilities

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

Autoload Checker Release Timeline

v1.2Current
v1.1
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Autoload Checker Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

67% escaped15 total outputs
Attack Surface

Autoload Checker Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuautoload-checker.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

Autoload Checker Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 11, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads27K

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings10
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

Autoload Checker Developer Profile

Gerard Blanco

2 plugins · 3K total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Autoload Checker

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/autoload-checker/logo.png

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
ac-flex-containerac-promo-boxac-table-wrapper
Data Attributes
data-utm_source=autoload+checker
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Autoload Checker