EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/effortless-multisite-language-switcher

Adds a floating globe icon to WordPress Multisite to switch between different languages or subsites easily.

0 active installs v1.1.1 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.5+ Updated Feb 17, 2026
language-switchermultilingualmultisitenetworktranslation
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "effortless-multisite-language-switcher" v1.1.1 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and the 100% proper output escaping are all positive indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the presence of nonce and capability checks suggests an awareness of WordPress security best practices for input validation and authorization. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history with no recorded CVEs, which implies a history of stable and secure development.

However, a closer examination of the attack surface reveals a single shortcode. While this shortcode is not explicitly flagged as unprotected, the analysis indicates only one total entry point, and it's noted as unprotected: 0. This could imply that the shortcode itself, or its implementation, might lack robust checks that would be considered part of a comprehensive security analysis beyond the provided signals. The single file operation, while not inherently risky, warrants attention to ensure it's not susceptible to path traversal or manipulation. The lack of external HTTP requests is a positive sign, reducing the risk of compromise through third-party services.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates a commendable level of security diligence in its code. The absence of critical vulnerabilities in its history and the secure handling of SQL and output are significant strengths. The primary area of potential concern, albeit minor based on the data, lies in the shortcode's implementation and its interaction with the single file operation. Further scrutiny of these specific components would provide a more complete assurance of its security.

Key Concerns

  • Potential risk with shortcode implementation
  • Single file operation with unknown context
Vulnerabilities
None known

EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Security Vulnerabilities

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

EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Release Timeline

v1.1.1Current
v1.1.0
v1.0.26
v1.0.23
v1.0.14
v1.0.11
v1.0.10
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped55 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
render_settings_page (includes/class-elmls-admin.php:50)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[elmls_switcher] class-elmls-plugin.php:76
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclass-elmls-plugin.php:74
actionwp_footerclass-elmls-plugin.php:75
actionnetwork_admin_menuclass-elmls-plugin.php:79
Maintenance & Trust

EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 17, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads697

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher Developer Profile

domclic

13 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/effortless-multisite-language-switcher/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/effortless-multisite-language-switcher/js/script.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/effortless-multisite-language-switcher/js/script.js
Version Parameters
effortless-multisite-language-switcher/css/style.css?ver=effortless-multisite-language-switcher/js/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
elmls-containerelmls-flags
Data Attributes
data-elmls-flags-hidden
JS Globals
elmls_plugin_options
Shortcode Output
[elmls_switcher]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher