Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/restore-automatic-update

Allows you to update any outdated Russian WordPress package to the latest release from ru.wordpress.org.

80 active installs v0.5 PHP + WP 2.7+ Updated Sep 5, 2014
l10nreleasesru_rutranslationsupdate
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "restore-automatic-update" plugin v0.5 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and all output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations and the presence of only one external HTTP request also contribute to its good security standing. The taint analysis indicates no identifiable flows with unsanitized paths, which is a crucial sign of secure code. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of secure development and maintenance. The only potential, albeit minor, concern is the absence of nonce and capability checks across its entry points, which is directly related to the zero entry points found. While the current lack of exposed entry points mitigates this risk, any future expansion of functionality without implementing these checks could introduce vulnerabilities.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) Security Vulnerabilities

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

Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) Code Analysis

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

Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filteroption_update_corerestore-automatic-update.php:14
filtertransient_update_corerestore-automatic-update.php:15
filtersite_transient_update_corerestore-automatic-update.php:16
filterpre_http_requestrestore-automatic-update.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedSep 5, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) Developer Profile

Sergey Biryukov

23 plugins · 313K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)