Cron Debug Log Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/cron-debug-log

A rudimentary plugin for debugging cron.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Dec 16, 2012
crondebug
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Cron Debug Log Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Cron Debug Log has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "cron-debug-log" plugin version 0.1 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis data. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, direct SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, or missing capability/nonce checks is highly commendable. This indicates a well-designed plugin that appears to adhere to secure coding principles by default, with all code signals pointing towards best practices like proper output escaping and the use of prepared statements.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, with zero known CVEs, both historically and currently unpatched. This lack of past vulnerabilities, coupled with the pristine code analysis, suggests a stable and secure plugin.

In conclusion, the "cron-debug-log" v0.1 plugin presents a minimal security risk. Its strengths lie in its remarkably small and protected attack surface, meticulous code practices evident from the static analysis, and a clean vulnerability history. While the absence of any identified issues is rare and suggests excellent development, it's always prudent for users to remain vigilant and update plugins when new versions are released to benefit from potential security enhancements or bug fixes, even if none are currently known.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Cron Debug Log Security Vulnerabilities

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

Cron Debug Log Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Cron Debug Log Code Analysis

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

Cron Debug Log Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionhttp_api_debugra-cron-debug.php:41
Maintenance & Trust

Cron Debug Log Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedDec 16, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Cron Debug Log Developer Profile

Ron Rennick

13 plugins · 1K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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