SVN Updater Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/svn-updater

Install any WordPress.org plugin's trunk version from SVN.

10 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Jun 28, 2015
administrationinstallationsvnupdateupdater
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is SVN Updater Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

SVN Updater 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 svn-updater v0.1.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of any identifiable attack surface, dangerous functions, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the fact that all SQL queries, should they exist, are handled with prepared statements, and that the single nonce and capability check are in place, further solidifies its secure design. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, further reinforces this positive assessment.

While the static analysis shows a near-perfect score, it's important to acknowledge that this is a very early version (v0.1.0) with a minimal attack surface. This could indicate that the plugin is either very new and underdeveloped, or it performs a very narrow, secure function. The absence of any taint analysis results also suggests that either no taintable flows were identified, or the analysis itself was not comprehensive enough to detect them. Therefore, while the current data points to an excellent security state, the limited scope of the analysis and the early version number mean further scrutiny would be warranted as the plugin matures and its functionality expands.

Overall, for its current version and presented analysis, svn-updater v0.1.0 appears to be a secure plugin. Its developers have followed best practices for input validation and output escaping. The lack of historical vulnerabilities is a significant positive indicator. The primary consideration is that the plugin's functionality might be limited, and as it grows, maintaining this high level of security will be crucial.

Vulnerabilities
None known

SVN Updater Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

SVN Updater Release Timeline

v0.1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

SVN Updater Code Analysis

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

SVN Updater Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterplugin_action_linkssvn-updater.php:27
filtersite_transient_update_pluginssvn-updater.php:63
Maintenance & Trust

SVN Updater Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedJun 28, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

SVN Updater Developer Profile

Viktor Szépe

9 plugins · 4K total installs

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

How We Detect SVN Updater

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about SVN Updater