C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller Security & Risk Analysis

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This is simple plugin that clear all cloudfront cache if you publish posts.

3K active installs v7.3.1 PHP 7.4+ WP 4.9.0+ Updated Feb 18, 2026
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "c3-cloudfront-clear-cache" plugin v7.3.1 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates strong adherence to several best practices, including the complete absence of dangerous functions and raw SQL queries, with all SQL operations utilizing prepared statements. The plugin also correctly implements nonce checks and capability checks for its entry points, and there are no identified vulnerabilities in its history, suggesting a history of secure development. The attack surface is also minimal and appears to be protected. However, a significant concern arises from the output escaping metric, where 69% of outputs are properly escaped, leaving 31% potentially unescaped. This could present an opportunity for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is involved in the unescaped outputs.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller Security Vulnerabilities

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

C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
15
33 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
9
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

69% escaped48 total outputs
Attack Surface

C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_c3_get_invalidation_detailsclasses\Invalidation_Service.php:145
WordPress Hooks 16
actionc3_cron_invalidationclasses\Cron_Service.php:81
actiontransition_post_statusclasses\Invalidation_Service.php:120
actiondelete_attachmentclasses\Invalidation_Service.php:129
actionadmin_initclasses\Invalidation_Service.php:138
actionadmin_initclasses\Views\Debug_Settings.php:47
actionadmin_menuclasses\Views\Settings.php:47
filteramimoto_c3_add_settingsclasses\Views\Settings.php:48
filteramimoto_show_c3_setting_formclasses\Views\Settings.php:59
filteramimoto_show_invalidation_formclasses\Views\Settings.php:60
actionadmin_initclasses\Views\Settings.php:62
actionadmin_noticesclasses\WP\Admin_Notice.php:53
actionadmin_noticesclasses\WP\Admin_Notice.php:92
filterwp_is_mobileclasses\WP\Fixtures.php:67
actionplugins_loadedclasses\WP\Fixtures.php:68
actionwp_logoutclasses\WP\Fixtures.php:69
filterc3_invalidation_flagclasses\WP\WP_CLI_Command.php:55

Scheduled Events 1

c3_cron_invalidation
Maintenance & Trust

C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedFeb 18, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads272K

Community Trust

Rating86/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller Developer Profile

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6 plugins · 4K total installs

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trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/c3-cloudfront-clear-cache/assets/js/c3.js/wp-content/plugins/c3-cloudfront-clear-cache/assets/css/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/c3-cloudfront-clear-cache/assets/js/c3.js
Version Parameters
c3-cloudfront-clear-cache/assets/js/c3.js?ver=c3-cloudfront-clear-cache/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
c3_message
HTML Comments
<!-- C3 CloudFront Cache Controller --><!-- For WP-CLI. -->
JS Globals
c3_ajax_object
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/c3-cloudfront-clear-cache/v1/clear_cache
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller