Code Unloader Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/code-unloader

Per-page JavaScript & CSS asset management. Surgically dequeue scripts and styles on any page using exact, wildcard, or regex URL rules.

0 active installs v1.4.2 PHP 8.0+ WP 6.2+ Updated Apr 10, 2026
assetsdequeueperformancescriptsstyles
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Code Unloader Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Code Unloader 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 'code-unloader' plugin v1.4.2 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of known CVEs, a lack of critical or high-severity issues in the taint analysis, and the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries are significant strengths. The plugin also demonstrates good practices in implementing nonce and capability checks, as well as a high percentage of properly escaped output.

However, there are minor concerns. The presence of the 'ini_set' dangerous function warrants attention, as it could potentially be misused if not handled carefully within the plugin's logic. While the taint analysis did not reveal critical or high severity issues, a single flow with unsanitized paths, even if of lower severity, indicates a potential area for improvement in input validation. The absence of any attack surface points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes is a positive sign, suggesting the plugin is not designed to be broadly interactive in ways that typically introduce vulnerabilities.

In conclusion, 'code-unloader' v1.4.2 appears to be a relatively secure plugin. The developers have implemented many security best practices. The few identified weaknesses are minor and do not suggest immediate critical threats, but they should be addressed to further harden the plugin's security. The clean vulnerability history further bolsters confidence in its current state.

Key Concerns

  • Dangerous function usage (ini_set)
  • Flow with unsanitized paths
Vulnerabilities
None known

Code Unloader Security Vulnerabilities

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

Code Unloader Release Timeline

v1.4.2Current
v1.4.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Code Unloader Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
2
Raw SQL Queries
0
44 prepared
Unescaped Output
9
109 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
5
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

ini_setini_set( 'pcre.backtrack_limit', '100000' );src/Core/PatternMatcher.php:46
ini_setini_set( 'pcre.backtrack_limit', (string) $prev_limit );src/Core/PatternMatcher.php:54

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared44 total queries

Output Escaping

92% escaped118 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
1 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows1 with unsanitized paths
render_rules_tab (src/Admin/AdminScreen.php:380)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Code Unloader Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 20
actionplugins_loadedcode-unloader.php:51
actionadmin_menusrc/Admin/AdminScreen.php:18
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssrc/Admin/AdminScreen.php:19
actionadmin_initsrc/Admin/AdminScreen.php:20
actionadmin_noticessrc/Admin/AdminScreen.php:21
actioncurrent_screensrc/Admin/AdminScreen.php:22
filterset_screen_option_cdunloader_rules_per_pagesrc/Admin/AdminScreen.php:25
actionadmin_footersrc/Admin/AdminScreen.php:592
filtercloudflare_purge_everything_actionssrc/Core/CachePurger.php:187
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssrc/Core/DequeueEngine.php:14
actionwp_headsrc/Core/InlineBlocker.php:38
actionwp_headsrc/Core/InlineBlocker.php:39
actionwp_footersrc/Core/InlineBlocker.php:40
actionwp_footersrc/Core/InlineBlocker.php:41
actionadmin_bar_menusrc/Frontend/FrontendPanel.php:31
actionwp_headsrc/Frontend/FrontendPanel.php:36
actionwp_headsrc/Frontend/FrontendPanel.php:37
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssrc/Frontend/FrontendPanel.php:38
actionwp_footersrc/Frontend/FrontendPanel.php:39
actionrest_api_initsrc/Plugin.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

Code Unloader Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedApr 10, 2026
PHP min version8.0
Downloads235

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Code Unloader Developer Profile

Dalibor

2 plugins · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect Code Unloader

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/code-unloader/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/code-unloader/assets/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/code-unloader/assets/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
code-unloader/assets/css/admin.css?ver=code-unloader/assets/js/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-cdunloader-script-list-item-id
JS Globals
CDUNLOADER_ADMIN
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/code-unloader/v1
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Code Unloader