Word Switcher Security & Risk Analysis

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Enables the usage of the Word Switcher NPM module and a [word-switcher] shortcode! Bring your own animations - it's as easy as adding a couple of …

0 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.0+ Updated Dec 21, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Word Switcher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Word 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

The 'word-switcher' plugin v0.1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code signals indicate a diligent approach to security, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and all outputs being properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, and critical taint flows suggests a well-written and secure codebase at this version. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no known CVEs recorded, which is a positive indicator. However, there are a few areas that warrant attention. The presence of a file operation without any associated capability checks or nonce checks represents a potential risk, as this entry point could be exploited if not properly secured. While the overall attack surface is small and currently appears unprotected entries are zero, this single file operation is a lone point of potential weakness. In conclusion, 'word-switcher' v0.1.0 is generally secure due to its adherence to secure coding practices, but the single unauthenticated file operation presents a notable concern that should be addressed to ensure complete security.

Key Concerns

  • File operation without capability check
  • File operation without nonce check
Vulnerabilities
None known

Word Switcher Security Vulnerabilities

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

Word Switcher Release Timeline

v0.1.1
v0.1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Word 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
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Word Switcher Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[word-switcher] class.word-switcher.php:53
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclass.word-switcher.php:49
actioninitword-switcher.php:35
Maintenance & Trust

Word Switcher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedDec 21, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Word Switcher Developer Profile

Bilal Akil

2 plugins · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Word Switcher

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/word-switcher/dist/npm/word-switcher.js/wp-content/plugins/word-switcher/dist/word-switcher.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/word-switcher/dist/npm/word-switcher.js/wp-content/plugins/word-switcher/dist/word-switcher.js
Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/word-switcher/dist/word-switcher.js?ver=0.1.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-word-switcherdata-word-switcher-wordsdata-word-switcher-switchdelaydata-word-switcher-randomdata-word-switcher-animationdurationdata-word-switcher-classname
JS Globals
wpWordSwitcherScan
Shortcode Output
<span data-word-switcher</span><script> if(typeof wpWordSwitcherScan !== 'undefined') { wpWordSwitcherScan(); } </script>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Word Switcher