
Automatic Subdomains Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-subdomainsAutomatically maps subdomains to page and post permalinks based on post slug.
Is Automatic Subdomains Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Automatic Subdomains has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "automatic-subdomains" plugin version 1.2 exhibits a generally strong security posture. The absence of identified dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and a complete lack of taint flows suggest a well-written codebase that is not immediately exposing itself to common web vulnerabilities. The plugin also boasts zero known CVEs, indicating a history of stable and secure development.
However, a significant concern lies in the SQL query handling. The plugin uses one SQL query that is not prepared, which could be a potential vector for SQL injection if the input feeding this query is not rigorously sanitized before reaching the database. While the output escaping is reported as 100% proper, this single instance of raw SQL without prepared statements warrants attention. The plugin also lacks capability checks and nonce checks, which, combined with the zero entry points identified, might imply that the plugin's functionality is not directly exposed to user interaction via typical WordPress mechanisms like AJAX or shortcodes. If the plugin's core functionality relies on administrative settings or other internal WordPress hooks that don't require explicit user-initiated actions, this might explain the lack of these security checks. However, any future expansion or reliance on user-facing elements without these checks would introduce significant risks.
In conclusion, the plugin is largely secure with a clean vulnerability history and no critical flaws identified in the static analysis. The primary area for improvement is ensuring all SQL queries are prepared to mitigate potential injection risks. The absence of capability and nonce checks, while not an immediate threat given the current attack surface, should be a consideration for future development to ensure ongoing security.
Key Concerns
- Raw SQL query without prepared statements
Automatic Subdomains Security Vulnerabilities
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Automatic Subdomains Developer Profile
4 plugins · 130 total installs
How We Detect Automatic Subdomains
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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Copyright 2012 Mark Wahl (email : markwahl99@yahoo.com) This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2, as published by the Free Software Foundation.+8 more