Metric Converter Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/metric-converter

Metric Converter is a WP extension for the visual editor that allows to convert metric units to American linear measures (inch, oz, lbs).

1K active installs v1.5.4 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.7+ Updated Mar 10, 2021
length-conversionmetric-conversionunit-conversionunit-converterwoocommerce
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Metric Converter Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "metric-converter" plugin version 1.5.4 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential for unauthorized access or exploitation. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices with a complete lack of dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the attack vector.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate code-level risks, the presence of two capability checks is noted. The vulnerability history shows a complete absence of any known CVEs, either historical or currently unpatched, which is a highly positive indicator. This suggests a consistent history of secure development for this plugin.

In conclusion, the "metric-converter" plugin appears to be exceptionally secure. The lack of any exploitable entry points, coupled with robust coding practices and a clean vulnerability history, presents a minimal security risk. The only potential area for minor scrutiny would be the context of the two capability checks, but without further information on their implementation, they do not represent a concrete concern.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Metric Converter Security Vulnerabilities

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

Metric Converter Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE
Attack Surface

Metric Converter Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filtermce_external_pluginsmetric-converter.php:26
filtermce_buttonsmetric-converter.php:27
actionadmin_initmetric-converter.php:29
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsmetric-converter.php:42
Maintenance & Trust

Metric Converter Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedMar 10, 2021
PHP min version5.6
Downloads44K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Metric Converter Developer Profile

axeleus

3 plugins · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect Metric Converter

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/metric-converter/assets/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/metric-converter/assets/js/tinymce_buttons.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/metric-converter/assets/js/tinymce_buttons.min.js
Version Parameters
metric-converter/assets/css/style.css?ver=metric-converter/assets/js/tinymce_buttons.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Metric Converter