Fix Another update is currently in progress Security & Risk Analysis

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Zero configuration. One click fix "Another update is currently in progress." which occurs while updating the WordPress core or auto updating …

100 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 4.4+ Updated Jul 23, 2020
fixissueupdate
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Fix Another update is currently in progress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Fix Another update is currently in progress has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'fix-update-in-process' plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has a minimal attack surface, with only one AJAX handler, and crucially, this handler does not appear to require authentication checks, which is a potential concern if not properly secured internally. However, the analysis also indicates that all SQL queries utilize prepared statements and all output is properly escaped, demonstrating good practices in preventing common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests further strengthens its security. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs, which is a positive indicator. Despite the lack of explicit capability checks on the AJAX handler, the absence of critical or high-severity taint flows and the use of a nonce check suggest a thoughtful approach to security within its limited scope. Overall, the plugin appears to be well-written with good fundamental security practices in place, though the lack of explicit authentication/capability checks on the AJAX endpoint warrants further investigation by the user to ensure it's not exploitable in certain contexts.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handler without explicit auth check
Vulnerabilities
None known

Fix Another update is currently in progress Security Vulnerabilities

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

Fix Another update is currently in progress Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped7 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

1 flows
<class-fix-update-in-process> (classes\class-fix-update-in-process.php:0)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Fix Another update is currently in progress Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_fix-update-in-process-release-locksclasses\class-fix-update-in-process.php:51
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_menuclasses\class-fix-update-in-process.php:48
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsclasses\class-fix-update-in-process.php:49
Maintenance & Trust

Fix Another update is currently in progress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedJul 23, 2020
PHP min version7.0
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Fix Another update is currently in progress Developer Profile

Mahesh Waghmare

7 plugins · 260 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Fix Another update is currently in progress

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fix-update-in-process/assets/js/script.js/wp-content/plugins/fix-update-in-process/assets/css/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fix-update-in-process/assets/js/script.js
Version Parameters
fix-update-in-process/assets/js/script.js?ver=fix-update-in-process/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
fix-update-in-processlockboxlockslock
Data Attributes
data-lock-key
JS Globals
FixUpdateInProcessVars
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/wp/v2/users/wp-json/fix-update-in-process-release-locks
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fix Another update is currently in progress