Add Anchor Links Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/add-anchor-links

Creates anchor links to heading tags in the content of selected posts, just like Github does within the Readme.md files.

1K active installs v1.0.4 PHP 7.1+ WP 4.8+ Updated Nov 5, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Add Anchor Links Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Add Anchor Links has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The add-anchor-links v1.0.4 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, and a generally healthy output escaping rate suggest good development practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further bolsters confidence in its security.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete absence of any nonces, capability checks, or authentication checks on its entry points. While the static analysis reports zero entry points, this could be an oversight in the analysis or indicate that the plugin's functionality is not exposed in common ways. If any functionality were to be added or discovered to have entry points, the lack of these fundamental security checks would expose it to significant risks. Therefore, while the current state appears secure, the lack of built-in defensive mechanisms on potential entry points presents a latent risk.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates a strong commitment to secure coding principles by avoiding common pitfalls. Its vulnerability-free history is a positive indicator. The primary weakness lies in the potential for future vulnerabilities if new entry points are introduced without corresponding security checks, particularly nonce and capability checks.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on any entry points
  • No capability checks on any entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Add Anchor Links Security Vulnerabilities

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

Add Anchor Links Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

83% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Add Anchor Links Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actioninitadd-anchor-links.php:45
actionadmin_noticesadd-anchor-links.php:59
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsadd-anchor-links.php:61
actionplugins_loadedadd-anchor-links.php:67
actionadmin_menuadmin\settings.php:28
actionadmin_initadmin\settings.php:71
Maintenance & Trust

Add Anchor Links Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedNov 5, 2024
PHP min version7.1
Downloads19K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Add Anchor Links Developer Profile

Karolina Vyskocilova

5 plugins · 24K total installs

77
trust score
Avg Security Score
97/100
Avg Patch Time
993 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Add Anchor Links

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/add-anchor-links/assets/css/add-anchor-links.css
Version Parameters
add-anchor-links/assets/css/add-anchor-links.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
translators: 1st tag is %3$s, 2nd opening anchor tag, 3rd closing anchor tagtranslators: 1st tag is %1$s, 2nd opening anchor tag, 3rd closing anchor tag
Data Attributes
aria-label
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Add Anchor Links