Disable Autosave Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-autosave

This plugin disables the auto-save feature in WordPress..

400 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Aug 27, 2017
autosavepost
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Autosave Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'disable-autosave' v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries (all are prepared), and all outputs are properly escaped. Crucially, there are no identified vulnerabilities in the code itself, with zero entry points requiring authorization and zero taint flows indicating potential data manipulation risks. The plugin also has no recorded CVEs, further reinforcing its current secure state. This indicates that the developer has followed good security practices in its implementation. The absence of any detected vulnerabilities or common security issues is a significant positive indicator. However, the complete lack of any identified entry points or complex functionality also limits the scope of analysis. While the current version appears secure, a plugin with a more extensive attack surface would warrant deeper scrutiny for potential hidden risks. Overall, 'disable-autosave' v1.0 presents a low-risk profile based on the available data, demonstrating a commitment to secure coding principles.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Autosave Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable Autosave 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 Autosave Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_print_scriptsdisable-autosave.php:14
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Autosave Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedAug 27, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs400
Developer Profile

Disable Autosave Developer Profile

nasour

1 plugin · 400 total installs

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

How We Detect Disable Autosave

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/disable-autosave/js/disable-autosave.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Disable Autosave