Add a Yoast Breadcrumb Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/add-a-yoast-breadcrumb

Add/prepend a breacrumb to the current page for Yoast SEO breadcrumbs

70 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Apr 16, 2016
breadcrumbsseoyoast
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Add a Yoast Breadcrumb Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Add a Yoast Breadcrumb 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 'add-a-yoast-breadcrumb' plugin version 1.1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The complete absence of identified CVEs and a clean vulnerability history are significant strengths. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, no file operations, and no external HTTP requests, all of which contribute to a reduced attack surface and better security hygiene.

However, there are minor areas for improvement. While the plugin demonstrates good practices by implementing nonce and capability checks, the fact that 25% of output is not properly escaped represents a potential risk for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, especially if user-supplied data is involved in these outputs. The static analysis did not identify any taint flows, which is a positive sign, but the lack of analysis for dynamic entry points like AJAX, REST API, or shortcodes means that any such undocumented entry points could pose a risk if not properly secured.

In conclusion, the plugin appears to be relatively secure with a minimal attack surface and a history free of known vulnerabilities. The primary concern lies in the unescaped output, which warrants attention to prevent potential XSS issues. The lack of dynamic entry points being analyzed is a neutral observation, as it might indicate they don't exist or simply weren't covered by the analysis. Overall, it's a plugin with good foundational security, but vigilance regarding output sanitization is recommended.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Add a Yoast Breadcrumb Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Add a Yoast Breadcrumb Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
12 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

75% escaped16 total outputs
Attack Surface

Add a Yoast Breadcrumb Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadd_meta_boxesadd-a-yoast-breadcrumb.php:14
actionsave_postadd-a-yoast-breadcrumb.php:15
filterwpseo_breadcrumb_linksadd-a-yoast-breadcrumb.php:69
filterwpseo_breadcrumb_linksadd-a-yoast-breadcrumb.php:70
actionwpadd-a-yoast-breadcrumb.php:73
Maintenance & Trust

Add a Yoast Breadcrumb Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedApr 16, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Add a Yoast Breadcrumb Developer Profile

Allon Sacks

2 plugins · 370 total installs

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

How We Detect Add a Yoast Breadcrumb

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
breadcrumb_after_home_titlebreadcrumb_after_home_linkbreadcrumb_titlebreadcrumb_link
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Add a Yoast Breadcrumb