Quick Cache Clear for Publisher Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/quick-cache-clear-for-publisher

Allows anyone with publish permissions to clear the cache in Quick Cache

20 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Jul 30, 2012
multisitepublishquick-cachewpmu
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Quick Cache Clear for Publisher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Quick Cache Clear for Publisher has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis, this plugin, "quick-cache-clear-for-publisher" v1.0, exhibits a very strong security posture. The absence of identified dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the thorough use of prepared statements for any SQL interactions and proper output escaping demonstrates adherence to secure coding practices. The limited attack surface with no apparent unprotected entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) is a significant strength.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate code vulnerabilities, the capability check is noted. This is a positive sign that access control is considered. The complete lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces the impression of a well-developed and secure plugin. The only minor point of consideration is the absence of nonce checks, which, in conjunction with capability checks, would offer an additional layer of defense against CSRF attacks on any potential future AJAX or REST API endpoints. However, given the current zero entry points, this is a preemptive observation rather than an immediate risk.

In conclusion, "quick-cache-clear-for-publisher" v1.0 appears to be a very secure plugin. Its developers have implemented robust security measures in the code. The minimal attack surface and clean vulnerability history contribute to a high level of trust. The absence of nonce checks is a minor point that could be addressed for future-proofing, but it does not present a current exploitable risk given the plugin's current structure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Quick Cache Clear for Publisher Security Vulnerabilities

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

Quick Cache Clear for Publisher Code Analysis

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

Quick Cache Clear for Publisher Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterws_plugin__qcache_ms_user_can_see_admin_header_controlsquick-cache-clear-for-publisher.php:15
Maintenance & Trust

Quick Cache Clear for Publisher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedJul 30, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Quick Cache Clear for Publisher Developer Profile

ericjuden

7 plugins · 210 total installs

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

How We Detect Quick Cache Clear for Publisher

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Quick Cache Clear for Publisher