Localhost to IP Security & Risk Analysis

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Introducing the "Site URL Changer" WordPress plugin – the ultimate solution for seamlessly transitioning your local WordPress site from loca …

10 active installs v1.0 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.2+ Updated Jun 28, 2023
commentsspam
85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Localhost to IP Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Localhost to IP 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

The "localhost-to-ip" v1.0 plugin exhibits a mixed security posture. On one hand, the static analysis reveals a very small attack surface with no apparent entry points that lack authentication or permission checks. Furthermore, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, which is a significant security best practice. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history is also a positive indicator. However, there are critical concerns within the code signals. The presence of the `exec()` function, a potentially dangerous function, raises a red flag, especially given the lack of any nonces or capability checks to restrict its usage. The low rate of properly escaped output (29%) also presents a risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, as untrusted data could be rendered directly in the browser. While the plugin currently has no known CVEs, the inherent risks in the code itself suggest a latent vulnerability potential.

Key Concerns

  • Use of dangerous 'exec()' function
  • Low output escaping rate
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Localhost to IP Security Vulnerabilities

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

Localhost to IP Release Timeline

v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Localhost to IP Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
3
Raw SQL Queries
0
8 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

exec$exec = exec("hostname"); //the "hostname" is a valid command in both windows and linuxform_field.php:5
exec$exec = exec("hostname"); //the "hostname" is a valid command in both windows and linuxform_field.php:61
exec$exec = exec("hostname"); //the "hostname" is a valid command in both windows and linuxform_field.php:82

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared8 total queries

Output Escaping

29% escaped7 total outputs
Attack Surface

Localhost to IP Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_menuform.php:6
actionplugins_loadedindex.php:60
Maintenance & Trust

Localhost to IP Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedJun 28, 2023
PHP min version7.2
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Localhost to IP Developer Profile

Saif islam

2 plugins · 20 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Localhost to IP

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/localhost-to-ip/admin/css/bootstrap.min.css/wp-content/plugins/localhost-to-ip/admin/css/style.css
Version Parameters
localhost-to-ip/admin/css/bootstrap.min.css?ver=localhost-to-ip/admin/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Localhost to IP