Offline Pre-Cache Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/offline-precache

The missing plugin which will make your website load as a rocket even offline.

0 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 4.6+ Updated Jul 23, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Offline Pre-Cache Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Offline Pre-Cache has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "offline-precache" v1.0.1 plugin demonstrates a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of direct attack surface entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, and shortcodes is a significant strength. Furthermore, the plugin shows good practices in its handling of SQL queries, exclusively using prepared statements, and generally performs adequate output escaping. The presence of nonce and capability checks also indicates an effort towards secure user interaction.

However, a critical concern arises from the detection of the `unserialize` function. While not directly linked to any immediate taint flows in this analysis, `unserialize` is notoriously risky if used with untrusted data. Without knowing the context of its usage, this function presents a potential vulnerability vector. The vulnerability history being clean is positive, suggesting a lack of previously exploited weaknesses, but it does not negate the inherent risk posed by potentially insecure functions.

In conclusion, the plugin has a solid foundation with minimal attack surface and good data handling for SQL and output. The primary weakness lies in the presence of the `unserialize` function, which, without further context, represents a latent risk. The clean vulnerability history is reassuring, but vigilance regarding the use of `unserialize` is recommended.

Key Concerns

  • Use of unserialize function
  • Output escaping not 100% proper
Vulnerabilities
None known

Offline Pre-Cache Security Vulnerabilities

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

Offline Pre-Cache Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
8
20 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

unserialize$custom_strategies = unserialize($custom_strategies);class.offlineprecacheadmin.php:115

Output Escaping

71% escaped28 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
save_options (class.offlineprecacheadmin.php:78)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Offline Pre-Cache Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actiontemplate_redirectclass.offlineprecache.php:14
actionwp_headclass.offlineprecache.php:15
actionadmin_initclass.offlineprecacheadmin.php:17
actionadmin_menuclass.offlineprecacheadmin.php:18
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsclass.offlineprecacheadmin.php:19
actioninitoffline-precache.php:43
actioninitoffline-precache.php:47
Maintenance & Trust

Offline Pre-Cache Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedJul 23, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads963

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Offline Pre-Cache Developer Profile

Ahmed Atef

1 plugin · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Offline Pre-Cache

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/offline-precache/_inc/css/offline_precache.css/wp-content/plugins/offline-precache/_inc/js/offline-precache.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/offline-precache/_inc/js/offline-precache.js
Version Parameters
offline_precache.css?ver=offline-precache.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
OfflinePrecacheAdmin
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Offline Pre-Cache