Get ACF Field Label from Name Security & Risk Analysis

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WordPress plugin adds a helper function get an Advanced Custom Field label from its name.

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Oct 23, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Get ACF Field Label from Name Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Get ACF Field Label from Name has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "get-acf-field-label-from-name" plugin version 1.0.0 demonstrates a strong security posture in several key areas based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin has a minimal attack surface with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, and notably, there are no recorded vulnerabilities in its history, indicating a consistent focus on security or a lack of past exposure.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete absence of any capability checks or nonce checks. While the current attack surface is zero, this lack of authentication and authorization mechanisms means that if any entry points were to be added in the future, they would be inherently unprotected. The taint analysis also shows zero flows, which, while appearing positive, could also indicate that the analysis engine was unable to properly trace data flows within the plugin, potentially masking underlying issues, or that the plugin's functionality is so limited it doesn't involve any data that would be considered 'tainted' for analysis purposes.

In conclusion, the plugin exhibits excellent practices regarding data handling and SQL security, and its vulnerability-free history is commendable. The primary weakness lies in the lack of any built-in security checks for authentication and authorization. This presents a latent risk that could become critical if the plugin's functionality expands without corresponding security enhancements.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks
  • No nonce checks
  • Taint analysis unable to find flows
Vulnerabilities
None known

Get ACF Field Label from Name Security Vulnerabilities

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

Get ACF Field Label from Name Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Get ACF Field Label from Name Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries
Attack Surface

Get ACF Field Label from Name Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

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Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedOct 23, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads869

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Get ACF Field Label from Name Developer Profile

WP Academic

20 plugins · 1K total installs

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