Debug Switch Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/debug-switch

The fastest and easiest way to switch debug mode on/off and view PHP info directly from the admin.

0 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 21, 2026
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CVEs total0
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Safety Verdict

Is Debug Switch Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Debug Switch 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 'debug-switch' plugin, at version 0.1, exhibits a strong security posture based on the static analysis. The complete absence of dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, and a perfect record with SQL prepared statements and output escaping are commendable. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high-severity ones, which is a very positive indicator. The limited attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, further reduces potential exposure. The presence of a capability check, albeit only one, also adds a layer of access control. However, the lack of nonce checks on any potential entry points, even though there are none currently identified, is a minor concern that could become relevant if the plugin's functionality expands. The presence of file operations without further context is also something to note, though without evidence of insecure handling, it's not a deduction point.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on any entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Debug Switch Security Vulnerabilities

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

Debug Switch Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Debug Switch Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
4
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Debug Switch Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_bar_menudebug-switch.php:21
actionadmin_menudebug-switch.php:39
actioninitdebug-switch.php:94
Maintenance & Trust

Debug Switch Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedJan 21, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Debug Switch Developer Profile

Web Guy

34 plugins · 52K total installs

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

How We Detect Debug Switch

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
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Shortcode Output
<div class="wrap"><h1>PHP Info</h1><div id="phpinfo">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Debug Switch