Launch Check Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/launch-check

Launch Check helps make sure you've taken care of those pesky pre-launch items that can be way too embarrassing when missed.

10 active installs v1.2.0 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Mar 15, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Launch Check Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "launch-check" plugin version 1.2.0 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of direct attack surface entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events is a significant strength. Furthermore, the code demonstrates robust security practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries using prepared statements, and properly escaping all output. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests also minimizes potential attack vectors.

The taint analysis revealing zero flows with unsanitized paths further solidifies its secure coding. The vulnerability history also indicates a clean record with no known CVEs, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase over time. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding principles in the analyzed areas.

While the static analysis is highly encouraging, it's important to note that a perfect score of 100 is typically reserved for extremely simple plugins or those with no user interaction. The absence of nonce and capability checks, though not directly exploitable due to the lack of entry points, represents a missed opportunity for defense-in-depth should the attack surface expand in future versions. However, based strictly on the current data, the plugin is exceptionally secure.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Launch Check Security Vulnerabilities

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

Launch Check Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped8 total outputs
Attack Surface

Launch Check Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionadmin_initmdg-launch-check.php:78
actionlc_initmdg-launch-check.php:155
actionlc_initmdg-launch-check.php:183
actionlc_initmdg-launch-check.php:211
actionlc_initmdg-launch-check.php:241
actionadmin_headmdg-launch-check.php:268
Maintenance & Trust

Launch Check Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedMar 15, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Launch Check Developer Profile

Cullen Whitmore

2 plugins · 70 total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
2910 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Launch Check

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
lc_brute_protect
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Launch Check