YD WPML Switcher Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/yd-wpml-switcher

Add-on to WPML to switch off language filters on specific pages.

10 active installs v0.1.4 PHP + WP 2.9.1+ Updated Feb 2, 2011
adminadministrationautomaticpluginswpml
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is YD WPML Switcher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'yd-wpml-switcher' plugin v0.1.4 exhibits a generally positive security posture with several good practices evident in the static analysis. Notably, there are no known CVEs in its history, zero critical or high-severity taint flows, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements. The plugin also correctly implements nonce and capability checks on its identified entry points, which are limited in number. However, a significant concern arises from the low percentage (4%) of properly escaped outputs. This indicates a high likelihood of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, as unsanitized user-controlled data could be directly rendered in the browser. Furthermore, the taint analysis revealed one flow with an unsanitized path, which, while not flagged as critical or high severity, warrants attention as it could potentially lead to path traversal or other file system-related issues if not handled carefully. The lack of external HTTP requests and file operations is a strength, reducing the plugin's attack surface in those areas.

Key Concerns

  • Insufficient output escaping
  • Unsanitized path in taint flow
Vulnerabilities
None known

YD WPML Switcher Security Vulnerabilities

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

YD WPML Switcher Release Timeline

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

YD WPML Switcher Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
55
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

4% escaped57 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
1 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows1 with unsanitized paths
form_footer (inc/yd-widget-framework.inc.php:534)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

YD WPML Switcher Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_menuinc/yd-widget-framework.inc.php:84
actionwidgets_initinc/yd-widget-framework.inc.php:85
actionwp_print_stylesinc/yd-widget-framework.inc.php:87
actionplugins_loadedinc/yd-widget-framework.inc.php:88
actionwp_footerinc/yd-widget-framework.inc.php:89
actionplugins_loadedyd-wpml-switcher.php:109
actionwp_footeryd-wpml-switcher.php:150

Scheduled Events 2

yd_hourly_event
yd_daily_event
Maintenance & Trust

YD WPML Switcher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedFeb 2, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

YD WPML Switcher Developer Profile

Yann at WP&Co

16 plugins · 220 total installs

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

How We Detect YD WPML Switcher

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
yd_debugmsg
HTML Comments
<!--Features WPML Switcher plugin by YD Wordpress Developer-->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about YD WPML Switcher