Disable WordPress Core Update Email Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-core-update-email

Disables the default notification email sent by WordPress for an automatic core update. Simply activate the plugin to disable the notification email : …

2K active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated May 5, 2016
core-updateemailnotificationsupdates
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable WordPress Core Update Email Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'disable-core-update-email' plugin version 1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries requiring sanitization, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or any identified taint flows is highly positive. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates robust security practices by not implementing features that would typically require nonce or capability checks, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or cron events. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no known CVEs or historical patterns of security weaknesses, further bolstering confidence in its security. However, the complete lack of entry points and the absence of specific security checks like nonces and capability checks, while indicating a simple and focused functionality, also means there are no opportunities to *verify* the plugin's adherence to WordPress security best practices in these areas when such features *would* normally be present. While the current version appears secure, future complexity could introduce risks if these checks are not implemented when needed.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable WordPress Core Update Email Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable WordPress Core Update Email 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 WordPress Core Update Email Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterauto_core_update_send_emaildisable-wordpress-core-update-email.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

Disable WordPress Core Update Email Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedMay 5, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Disable WordPress Core Update Email Developer Profile

Alex Moss

11 plugins · 4K total installs

67
trust score
Avg Security Score
83/100
Avg Patch Time
249 days
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