EcaTranslator Lite Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ecatranslator-lite

Easily translate your WordPress posts and pages into multiple languages. Simple, fast, and works seamlessly with popular page builders.

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 6, 2026
languagemultilingualtranslationtranslator
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is EcaTranslator Lite Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'ecatranslator-lite' plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a generally good security posture, with no known vulnerabilities or critical issues identified in taint analysis. The code demonstrates a strong commitment to secure practices, notably using prepared statements for all SQL queries and a high percentage of properly escaped output. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential attack vectors.

However, the plugin has one significant concern: a single AJAX handler that lacks authentication checks. This unprotected entry point represents a potential avenue for attackers to trigger actions within the plugin without proper authorization, which could lead to unintended consequences or further exploitation if the handler performs sensitive operations. The plugin's lack of a vulnerability history is a positive sign, suggesting consistent security awareness from the developers, but the identified unprotected AJAX handler is a clear area for immediate improvement.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler
Vulnerabilities
None known

EcaTranslator Lite Security Vulnerabilities

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

EcaTranslator Lite Release Timeline

v1.0.1
v1.0.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

EcaTranslator Lite Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
2 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
49 escaped
Nonce Checks
6
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

91% escaped54 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
handle_post_language_redirection (public\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite-public.php:134)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

EcaTranslator Lite Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_copy_and_translate_postincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:183
WordPress Hooks 21
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:149
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:165
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:166
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:168
actionadmin_initincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:169
actionadmin_initincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:170
filtermanage_posts_columnsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:174
filtermanage_pages_columnsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:176
actionmanage_posts_custom_columnincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:178
actionmanage_pages_custom_columnincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:179
actionadmin_footerincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:181
actioncurrent_screenincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:184
filterwp_nav_menu_objectsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:185
filterwalker_nav_menu_start_elincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:186
actionafter_setup_themeincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:187
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:201
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:202
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:203
actionpre_get_postsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:204
filterwp_nav_menu_argsincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:205
filterlocaleincludes\class-ecatranslator-wp-lite.php:206
Maintenance & Trust

EcaTranslator Lite Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 6, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads472

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings10
Active installs0
Developer Profile

EcaTranslator Lite Developer Profile

ECA Tech Inc

2 plugins · 10 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect EcaTranslator Lite

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ecatranslator-lite/css/ecatranslator-wp-lite-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/ecatranslator-lite/js/ecatranslator-wp-lite-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ecatranslator-lite/js/ecatranslator-wp-lite-admin.js
Version Parameters
ecatranslator-wp-lite-admin.css?ver=ecatranslator-wp-lite-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
nav-tab-wrappernav-tabnav-tab-active
Data Attributes
name="eca_translator_options"id="ecaCode_vars"data-nonce="eca_translate_nonce"
JS Globals
ecaCode_vars
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about EcaTranslator Lite