Updatronix Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/updatronix

Manage WordPress updates with confidence. Control native auto-updates, track detailed logs, and route system emails to the right recipients.

10 active installs v1.0.5 PHP 8.1+ WP 6.2+ Updated Mar 30, 2026
audit-logauto-updatemaintenancesecurityupdates
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Updatronix Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'updatronix' v1.0.6.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and 100% proper output escaping are significant strengths. Furthermore, the lack of external HTTP requests and the recorded absence of any known CVEs or past vulnerabilities contribute to a generally secure profile. The plugin appears to adhere well to secure coding practices, which is commendable.

However, a notable area of concern is the complete absence of nonce checks and a limited number of capability checks (only 2 identified). While the current attack surface is reported as zero unprotected entry points, this could change with future updates or if new entry points are introduced without adequate security measures. The presence of file operations, while not explicitly flagged as risky, warrants attention in the context of potentially handling user-supplied data or sensitive paths without explicit sanitization, although the taint analysis did not reveal any issues.

In conclusion, 'updatronix' v1.0.6.1 is currently a low-risk plugin. Its developers have implemented strong defenses against common web vulnerabilities. The primary weakness lies in the lack of robust authorization checks for potential future entry points and the minimal implementation of nonce checks, which are fundamental for preventing CSRF attacks. Continued vigilance regarding new entry points and the implementation of more comprehensive authorization checks would further solidify its security.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Limited capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Updatronix Security Vulnerabilities

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

Updatronix Release Timeline

v1.0.5Current
v1.0.4
v1.0.3
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Updatronix Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
16 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
69 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
2
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared16 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped69 total outputs
Attack Surface

Updatronix Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 37
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc/admin/enqueue.php:208
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc/admin/enqueue.php:257
filterplugin_row_metainc/admin/links.php:32
actionadmin_menuinc/admin/menu.php:13
actioninitinc/classes/AutoUpdates.php:26
filterauto_update_translationinc/classes/AutoUpdates.php:37
actionshutdowninc/classes/Cron.php:38
filterwp_redirectinc/classes/ErrorHandler.php:23
filterupgrader_pre_downloadinc/classes/ErrorHandler.php:24
actionupgrader_process_completeinc/classes/ErrorHandler.php:25
filtersend_core_update_notification_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:38
filterauto_core_update_send_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:39
filterauto_core_update_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:40
filterauto_plugin_update_send_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:41
filterauto_theme_update_send_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:42
filterauto_plugin_theme_update_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:43
filterautomatic_updates_send_debug_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:44
filterautomatic_updates_debug_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:45
filterrecovery_mode_emailinc/classes/Notifications.php:46
actionrest_api_initinc/classes/Settings.php:30
actionpre_auto_updateinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:28
actionupgrader_process_completeinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:29
actionautomatic_updates_completeinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:30
filterupgrader_pre_installinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:31
filterupgrader_package_optionsinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:32
filterupgrader_source_selectioninc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:33
filterupgrader_source_selectioninc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:34
filterupgrader_pre_downloadinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:35
filterupgrader_pre_downloadinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:36
filterset_site_transient_update_pluginsinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:38
filterset_site_transient_update_themesinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:39
actiondelete_plugininc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:41
actiondelete_themeinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:42
filterupdate_feedbackinc/classes/UpdateLogger.php:875
actioninitinc/settings/options.php:27
actioninitinc/settings/options.php:28
actionplugins_loadedupdatronix.php:61
Maintenance & Trust

Updatronix Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0
Last updatedMar 30, 2026
PHP min version8.1
Downloads273

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Updatronix Developer Profile

Quentin Le Duff

2 plugins · 60 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Updatronix

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/css/main.css/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/dashboard.js/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/settings.js/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/updates.js/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/logs.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/dashboard.js/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/settings.js/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/updates.js/wp-content/plugins/updatronix/inc/admin/js/logs.js
Version Parameters
updatronix/inc/admin/css/main.css?ver=updatronix/inc/admin/js/dashboard.js?ver=updatronix/inc/admin/js/settings.js?ver=updatronix/inc/admin/js/updates.js?ver=updatronix/inc/admin/js/logs.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
updatronix-dashboardupdatronix-settings-pageupdatronix-updates-listupdatronix-logs-table
Data Attributes
data-updatronix-settingdata-updatronix-log-id
JS Globals
window.updatronixvar updatronixSettingsvar updatronixLogs
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/updatronix/v1/settings/wp-json/updatronix/v1/logs/wp-json/updatronix/v1/updates
Shortcode Output
[updatronix_dashboard][updatronix_logs][updatronix_updates]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Updatronix