WP Cron per Action Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cron-per-action

Ensures that wp-cron.php is loaded per executing action to avoid exceeding the PHP's maximum execution time.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Nov 24, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Cron per Action Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Cron per Action has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-cron-per-action" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or taint flows is highly commendable and suggests good coding practices in these critical areas. The zero-count for known CVEs and the lack of any historical vulnerabilities further reinforce this positive assessment, indicating a well-maintained and likely secure codebase.

However, a significant area of concern is the complete lack of any Nonce checks or Capability checks. While the static analysis reports zero entry points, this absence of basic WordPress security checks means that if any new entry points were inadvertently introduced in future versions or if the current analysis missed something, they would be immediately unprotected. The single external HTTP request, while not inherently a vulnerability, warrants careful review to ensure it does not expose any sensitive data or introduce third-party risks.

In conclusion, "wp-cron-per-action" v1.0.0 demonstrates excellent security hygiene in its core implementation. The absence of vulnerabilities and the use of prepared statements are significant strengths. The primary weakness lies in the complete omission of nonce and capability checks, which creates a potential future risk if the attack surface expands. The external HTTP request is a minor point of attention. Overall, the plugin appears to be secure at this version, but the lack of authorization checks is a notable oversight.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
  • One external HTTP request without context
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Cron per Action Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Cron per Action 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
1
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

WP Cron per Action Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionshutdowninclude\class\WPCronPerAction.php:75
actionplugins_loadedwp-cron-per-action.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

WP Cron per Action Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedNov 24, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Cron per Action Developer Profile

miunosoft

15 plugins · 2K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Cron per Action

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-cron-per-action/include/class/WPCronPerAction.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Cron per Action