Disable WP Core Updates Advance Security & Risk Analysis

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Disable all your WordPress core updates on plugin activation.

50 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Feb 10, 2024
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable WP Core Updates Advance Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'disable-wp-core-updates-advance' v1.0.0 presents a mixed security profile. On the positive side, the static analysis reveals a complete absence of direct SQL injection risks, file operations, external HTTP requests, and no known past CVEs. All identified SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped, which are excellent security practices. The attack surface appears to be minimal, with no registered AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed without authentication. However, the presence of the `create_function` dangerous function is a significant concern. While no taint flows were identified in this specific analysis, `create_function` is known to be a potential vector for code injection if its arguments are not meticulously sanitized. Furthermore, the complete lack of nonce and capability checks across all entry points (though there are none currently) indicates a potential future vulnerability if the plugin were to be extended or modified to include user-interactive features without proper security controls. The absence of a vulnerability history suggests a lack of past exploitable issues, but this cannot entirely compensate for the presence of a known dangerous function and the fundamental absence of core WordPress security checks like nonces and capabilities.

Key Concerns

  • Presence of dangerous function (create_function)
  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable WP Core Updates Advance Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable WP Core Updates Advance Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
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

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_action('init', create_function('$a',"remove_action( 'init', 'wp_version_check' );"),2);disable-wp-core-updates-advance.php:39
Attack Surface

Disable WP Core Updates Advance Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionplugins_loadeddisable-wp-core-updates-advance.php:34
actioninitdisable-wp-core-updates-advance.php:39
filterpre_option_update_coredisable-wp-core-updates-advance.php:40
filterpre_site_transient_update_coredisable-wp-core-updates-advance.php:41
Maintenance & Trust

Disable WP Core Updates Advance Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.4.8
Last updatedFeb 10, 2024
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs50
Developer Profile

Disable WP Core Updates Advance Developer Profile

gr8nilay

10 plugins · 2K total installs

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