Disable Automatic Background Updates Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-automatic-background-updates

Disable all automatic background updates.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 3.7+ Updated Feb 24, 2019
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Automatic Background Updates Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Disable Automatic Background Updates has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "disable-automatic-background-updates" v1.0 plugin reveals a remarkably clean codebase with no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint vulnerabilities. All SQL queries are properly prepared, and all outputs are correctly escaped, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices in these areas. The absence of any known CVEs or past vulnerabilities further strengthens the perception of this plugin's security.

However, the complete lack of nonce and capability checks across all entry points, while theoretically protected by an absence of exposed entry points, represents a potential blind spot. If any future functionality were to be added that introduced an entry point without these fundamental security measures, it would immediately become a significant risk. The plugin's current design appears to rely heavily on its minimal attack surface for security, which is a fragile approach.

In conclusion, the plugin exhibits excellent security practices in its current implementation, with no direct vulnerabilities detected. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and secure handling of core coding practices like SQL and output escaping. The primary weakness is the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, which, while not exploitable in the current version, could become a critical issue if the plugin evolves without addressing this oversight. The lack of vulnerability history is a positive indicator but doesn't negate the need for fundamental security checks.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on all entry points
  • Missing capability checks on all entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Automatic Background Updates Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable Automatic Background Updates 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

Disable Automatic Background Updates Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 8
filterautomatic_updater_disableddisable-automatic-background-updates.php:30
filterauto_update_coredisable-automatic-background-updates.php:33
filterauto_update_plugindisable-automatic-background-updates.php:36
filterauto_update_themedisable-automatic-background-updates.php:39
filterauto_update_translationdisable-automatic-background-updates.php:42
filterallow_dev_auto_core_updatesdisable-automatic-background-updates.php:45
filterallow_minor_auto_core_updatesdisable-automatic-background-updates.php:48
filterallow_major_auto_core_updatesdisable-automatic-background-updates.php:51
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Automatic Background Updates Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.22
Last updatedFeb 24, 2019
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Disable Automatic Background Updates Developer Profile

Milan Dinić

20 plugins · 48K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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