Switcher Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/switcher

Switcher between the recently viewed admin page and the recently viewed public page.

30 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Dec 8, 2017
adminpublicrecentlyswitcherviewed
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Switcher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'switcher' v1.2 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The complete absence of identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, indicating robust secure coding practices. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential vectors for compromise. Taint analysis also shows no issues, confirming that data flows are handled securely within the plugin. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of secure development and maintenance. While the absence of nonce and capability checks on entry points might seem like a concern, it's mitigated by the fact that there are zero entry points to begin with. This plugin demonstrates a highly commendable commitment to security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Switcher Security Vulnerabilities

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

Switcher 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

Switcher Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsswitcher.php:56
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsswitcher.php:57
actionadmin_bar_menuswitcher.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

Switcher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedDec 8, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Switcher Developer Profile

kostyatereshchuk

3 plugins · 10K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Switcher

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/switcher/assets/js/switcher.js/wp-content/plugins/switcher/assets/admin/js/admin-switcher.js
Script Paths
switcher/assets/js/switcher.jsswitcher/assets/admin/js/admin-switcher.js
Version Parameters
switcher/assets/js/switcher.js?ver=switcher/assets/admin/js/admin-switcher.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
dashicons-beforedashicons-controls-repeat
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Switcher