HTML Global lang Attribute Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/html-global-lang-attribute

This plugin slice the language attribute for HTML tag, For example: lang="en-US" to lang="en"

200 active installs v1.0.5 PHP 5.6+ WP 2.1.0+ Updated Nov 10, 2022
langlanguageseoslice
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is HTML Global lang Attribute Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

HTML Global lang Attribute has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'html-global-lang-attribute' plugin v1.0.5 appears to have a very strong security posture. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped outputs, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, CVEs, or common vulnerability types, suggesting a history of secure development and maintenance.

However, the complete lack of explicit security checks such as nonce and capability checks across its entire codebase, while not a direct vulnerability in this case due to the zero attack surface, does represent a potential weakness. If functionality were ever added that could be triggered externally, these checks would be crucial for preventing unauthorized actions. The taint analysis also showing zero flows is excellent, but it's important to note that this is based on the current code.

In conclusion, the plugin is currently very secure with no apparent vulnerabilities and excellent coding practices in place. The main area for improvement, albeit not an immediate risk, would be to incorporate capability checks for any future additions or modifications to ensure robust authorization mechanisms are present.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

HTML Global lang Attribute Security Vulnerabilities

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

HTML Global lang Attribute Code Analysis

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

HTML Global lang Attribute Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterlanguage_attributeshtml-global-lang-attribute.php:58
Maintenance & Trust

HTML Global lang Attribute Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedNov 10, 2022
PHP min version5.6
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

HTML Global lang Attribute Developer Profile

Alex Zappa

3 plugins · 600 total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
342 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect HTML Global lang Attribute

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

Asset Fingerprints

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Data Attributes
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about HTML Global lang Attribute