Custom Language Packs Security & Risk Analysis

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Custom Language Packs allows disabling automatic language updates.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Sep 1, 2014
languagelanguage-packs
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Custom Language Packs Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Custom Language Packs has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'custom-language-packs' plugin version 0.1 presents a seemingly strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, SQL queries are all prepared, and output is properly escaped. Crucially, there are no identified taint flows, indicating no apparent vulnerabilities in how data is handled within the plugin. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded CVEs, suggesting a clean history of known security issues.

However, the complete absence of any attack surface points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) is unusual for a functional plugin. While this might indicate a very minimal or incomplete plugin, it also means there are no explicit security checks (like capability checks or nonces) to analyze. This lack of observable security mechanisms, combined with a zero attack surface, makes it difficult to definitively assess its security in a real-world scenario. Without any entry points, the current analysis cannot confirm the effectiveness of potential security controls if they were to be implemented.

In conclusion, while the code itself appears clean and the vulnerability history is spotless, the minimal attack surface and lack of observable security checks are potential areas of concern, particularly if the plugin is intended to perform any complex operations or interact with user-provided data. A truly secure plugin would typically demonstrate the presence of robust security checks on its entry points.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
  • Zero attack surface is unusual
Vulnerabilities
None known

Custom Language Packs Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Custom Language Packs 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

Custom Language Packs Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionupgrader_process_completecustom-language-packs.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

Custom Language Packs Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedSep 1, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Custom Language Packs Developer Profile

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4 plugins · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect Custom Language Packs

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Language Packs