Subdomains Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/subdomains

Subdomains allows users to setup there main categories as subdomains. It's a lite and fast code.

90 active installs v2.0.1 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Feb 18, 2016
categoriessubdomainsubdomains
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Subdomains Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Subdomains 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

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "subdomains" v2.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, or file operations suggests meticulous coding practices. The complete lack of external HTTP requests further minimizes potential attack vectors. Furthermore, the plugin's attack surface is zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events detected, indicating no direct points of entry that could be exploited. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history, with no recorded CVEs of any severity, reinforcing the impression of a secure and well-maintained codebase.

However, a notable observation from the code signals is the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks. While the plugin currently has no entry points, this absence represents a potential weakness should future updates introduce any new functionalities that expose it to user interaction or administrative actions. Taint analysis showing zero flows, even unsanitized ones, is a positive indicator of robust input handling. The overall picture is of a highly secure plugin with no current exploitable vulnerabilities or code-level weaknesses, but with a minor area for future improvement regarding authorization checks should its attack surface expand.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Subdomains Security Vulnerabilities

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

Subdomains 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

Subdomains Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_menusubdomain-options.php:10
actionadmin_initsubdomain-options.php:11
actioninitsubdomains.php:63
filterpost_rewrite_rulessubdomains.php:71
filterrewrite_rules_arraysubdomains.php:74
filtercategory_linksubdomains.php:79
filterpost_linksubdomains.php:83
Maintenance & Trust

Subdomains Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedFeb 18, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads20K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Subdomains Developer Profile

Pankaj Anupam

8 plugins · 600 total installs

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

How We Detect Subdomains

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 Subdomains