WP Auto Update Plugins Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-auto-update-plugins

WP Auto Update Plugins is a lightweight plugin to enable automatic updating of plugins.

0 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Dec 7, 2018
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Auto Update Plugins Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Auto Update Plugins has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'wp-auto-update-plugins' v1.0.3 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, or unescaped output suggests rigorous adherence to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of external HTTP requests and file operations reduces the potential attack surface significantly. The plugin also shows no recorded CVEs, indicating a clean security track record. This combination of excellent static analysis results and a lack of historical vulnerabilities paints a picture of a well-secured plugin.

However, it's important to note the complete absence of any identified entry points in the static analysis. While this could mean the plugin is purely an administrative setting tool with no direct user interaction, it might also suggest limitations in the static analysis's ability to detect certain types of interactions. The lack of nonce and capability checks, while not an issue in this specific analysis due to the zero entry points, would become a critical concern if any entry points were discovered. Overall, the plugin appears highly secure based on the data, but a complete understanding would benefit from knowing the plugin's intended functionality and verifying the analysis coverage.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Auto Update Plugins Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Auto Update Plugins Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

WP Auto Update Plugins 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

WP Auto Update Plugins Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterauto_update_pluginwp-auto-update-plugins.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

WP Auto Update Plugins Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedDec 7, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

WP Auto Update Plugins Developer Profile

Hawp Media

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 WP Auto Update Plugins

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/js/plugins-filter.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/css/plugins-filter.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/js/plugins-filter.min.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/css/plugins-filter.min.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/js/plugins-filter.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/js/plugins-filter.min.js
Version Parameters
wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/js/plugins-filter.js?ver=wp-auto-update-plugins/admin/css/plugins-filter.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Auto Update Plugins