Content Update Scheduler Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/content-update-scheduler

Schedule content updates for any WordPress page or post type.

2K active installs v4.0.2 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Dec 27, 2025
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Content Update Scheduler Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'content-update-scheduler' plugin version 4.0.2 demonstrates generally good security practices with a strong emphasis on prepared statements for SQL queries and proper output escaping. The absence of known vulnerabilities in its history is also a positive indicator. However, the presence of one unprotected AJAX handler represents a significant security concern. This unprotected entry point could potentially be exploited by unauthenticated users to trigger unintended actions within the plugin, leading to various security issues depending on what the AJAX handler performs. While the plugin exhibits strengths in data handling and general code hygiene, this single unsecured entry point introduces a notable risk that requires immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler
Vulnerabilities
None known

Content Update Scheduler Security Vulnerabilities

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

Content Update Scheduler Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
106 escaped
Nonce Checks
5
Capability Checks
11
File Operations
5
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

96% escaped110 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

1 flows
<class-content-update-scheduler> (includes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:0)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

Content Update Scheduler Attack Surface

Entry Points3
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 3

authwp_ajax_schedule_homepage_changeincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:2088
authwp_ajax_cancel_homepage_changeincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:2089
authwp_ajax_load_pubdateincludes\Plugin.php:31
WordPress Hooks 30
actionadd_meta_boxesincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:461
filtermanage_edit-product_columnsincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:466
actionmanage_product_posts_custom_columnincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:467
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:474
actionadmin_headincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:938
actionsave_postincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:1203
filtercontent_save_preincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:1466
filterdb_insert_valueincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:1467
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:2087
actioncus_change_homepageincludes\class-content-update-scheduler.php:2091
actionadmin_noticesincludes\Plugin.php:24
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\Plugin.php:26
actionsave_postincludes\Plugin.php:28
actioncus_publish_postincludes\Plugin.php:29
actioninitincludes\Plugin.php:32
actionadmin_action_workflow_copy_to_publishincludes\Plugin.php:33
actionadmin_action_workflow_publish_nowincludes\Plugin.php:34
actiontransition_post_statusincludes\Plugin.php:35
filterdisplay_post_statesincludes\Plugin.php:37
filterpage_row_actionsincludes\Plugin.php:38
filterpost_row_actionsincludes\Plugin.php:39
filtermanage_pages_columnsincludes\Plugin.php:40
filterpage_attributes_dropdown_pages_argsincludes\Plugin.php:41
filtertemplate_redirectincludes\Plugin.php:43
filtercron_schedulesincludes\Plugin.php:46
actioncus_check_overdue_postsincludes\Plugin.php:49
actionadmin_initincludes\Plugin.php:52
filterwp_dropdown_pagesincludes\Plugin.php:78
actionadmin_initoptions.php:221
actionadmin_menuoptions.php:222

Scheduled Events 6

cus_publish_post
cus_publish_post
cus_change_homepage
cus_check_overdue_posts
cus_publish_post
cus_change_homepage
Maintenance & Trust

Content Update Scheduler Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 27, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads38K

Community Trust

Rating86/100
Number of ratings12
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Content Update Scheduler Developer Profile

Constantin Oesterling

3 plugins · 2K total installs

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

How We Detect Content Update Scheduler

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/content-update-scheduler/assets/css/cus-style.css/wp-content/plugins/content-update-scheduler/assets/js/cus-script.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/content-update-scheduler/assets/js/cus-script.js
Version Parameters
content-update-scheduler/assets/css/cus-style.css?ver=content-update-scheduler/assets/js/cus-script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Content Update Scheduler