Site Language Definition Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/site-language-definition

Site Language Definition is a simple plugin for forcing the web browser to know what language your site is in.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Feb 5, 2016
htmllanglanguagelanguage-attributemeta-tag
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Site Language Definition Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Site Language Definition has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "site-language-definition" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong initial security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped outputs, file operations, or external HTTP requests. The complete absence of observed taint flows further suggests a lack of easily discoverable vulnerabilities related to data manipulation. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, indicating a clean record to date.

However, the complete absence of security checks like nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points, despite having no entry points in this version, is a significant concern. If any entry points were to be introduced in future updates or if the current analysis is incomplete, these would become immediate, high-risk vulnerabilities. While the current state is clean, this reliance on a lack of attack surface rather than implemented security measures is a weakness that could lead to rapid exploitation if the plugin's footprint changes.

In conclusion, "site-language-definition" v1.0 appears secure due to its minimal footprint and lack of exploitable code patterns. Its vulnerability history is also a positive indicator. The primary weakness lies in the absence of fundamental security controls that would protect it against potential future threats or changes in its implementation.

Key Concerns

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

Site Language Definition Security Vulnerabilities

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

Site Language Definition 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
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Site Language Definition Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterlanguage_attributessite-language-definition.php:11
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssite-language-definition.php:30
filterplugin_row_metasite-language-definition.php:58
Maintenance & Trust

Site Language Definition Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedFeb 5, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Site Language Definition Developer Profile

Miina Sikk

9 plugins · 8K total installs

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

How We Detect Site Language Definition

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/site-language-definition/layout-control.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/site-language-definition/layout-control.js
Version Parameters
site-language-definition/layout-control.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
langxml:langdir
JS Globals
window.Lang.lang
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Site Language Definition