hreflang Flag Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hreflang-flag

Add a flag icon to link corresponding to the hreflang attribute.

10 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 2.7+ Updated Oct 29, 2010
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is hreflang Flag Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "hreflang-flag" v1.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has no identifiable entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, significantly minimizing its attack surface. Furthermore, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which are common sources of vulnerabilities.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of output escaping across all 24 detected output points. This represents a critical weakness that could lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if any user-supplied data is directly reflected in the output without proper sanitization. While the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, the absence of security checks (nonces and capability checks) alongside the unescaped output means that any potential vulnerability would be entirely unprotected.

In conclusion, the "hreflang-flag" plugin benefits from a very small attack surface and secure data handling for database operations. The critical flaw lies in its output sanitization, leaving it highly susceptible to XSS attacks. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities might be due to its limited functionality or previous low exposure, but the current analysis reveals a significant, unaddressed risk.

Key Concerns

  • 100% of outputs are unescaped
  • No capability checks
  • No nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

hreflang Flag Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

hreflang Flag Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
24
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped24 total outputs
Attack Surface

hreflang Flag Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_menuhreflang-flag-admin.inc.php:241
actionadmin_inithreflang-flag-admin.inc.php:242
actionwp_print_styleshreflang-flag-public.inc.php:47
actioninithreflang-flag.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

hreflang Flag Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedOct 29, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

hreflang Flag Developer Profile

julienvdg

2 plugins · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect hreflang Flag

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hreflang-flag/css/hreflang-flag.css/wp-content/plugins/hreflang-flag/js/hreflang-flag.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hreflang-flag/js/hreflang-flag.js
Version Parameters
hreflang-flag/css/hreflang-flag.css?ver=hreflang-flag/js/hreflang-flag.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
hreflang-flag-icon
HTML Comments
<!-- START hreflang-flag --><!-- END hreflang-flag -->
JS Globals
hreflang_flag_params
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about hreflang Flag