Quick cache comment garbagecollector Security & Risk Analysis

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Add-on for Quick Cache. Will regenerate single page/post caches if a comment has been placed

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.7+ Updated Mar 16, 2012
commentpagepostquickspeed
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Quick cache comment garbagecollector Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Quick cache comment garbagecollector has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "quick-cache-comment-garbagecollector" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture with no identified vulnerabilities in its codebase or known past issues. The absence of dangerous functions, the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and proper output escaping all indicate good coding practices. The plugin also has a minimal attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be exploited. The single file operation is not inherently a risk without further context, but warrants consideration if it handles user-supplied input or performs sensitive actions.

However, the lack of any nonce checks or capability checks is a significant concern. While the static analysis shows no exposed entry points, this absence means that if any new entry points were inadvertently introduced or if the existing file operation has implicit access, there would be no built-in protection against unauthorized actions. The vulnerability history is clean, which is positive, but it doesn't mitigate the risks associated with missing essential security controls like nonces and capability checks. In conclusion, the plugin is well-coded in many aspects and has a clean history, but the lack of nonce and capability checks introduces a potential risk that could be exploited if the attack surface were to expand or if the file operation has unforeseen implications.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Quick cache comment garbagecollector Security Vulnerabilities

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

Quick cache comment garbagecollector Code Analysis

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

Quick cache comment garbagecollector Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_insert_commentqc-comment-gc.php:68
Maintenance & Trust

Quick cache comment garbagecollector Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedMar 16, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Quick cache comment garbagecollector Developer Profile

ramon fincken

12 plugins · 5K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
249 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Quick cache comment garbagecollector

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
Match md5_2.If a cache file exists for this $host_uri.Yes! We have deleted the pageNotify site owners when their /cache directory files are NOT writable.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Quick cache comment garbagecollector