Add Target Fixer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/add-target-fixer

Fixes the target="_blank" vulnerability by adding rel="noopener noreferrer" to the 'a' tag.

100 active installs v0.0.04 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Nov 3, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Add Target Fixer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'add-target-fixer' plugin version 0.0.04 exhibits a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals a complete absence of known dangerous functions, SQL queries executed without proper prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and crucially, no observable attack surface points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Taint analysis also shows no identified flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a low risk of data injection or manipulation vulnerabilities.

The plugin's vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, with zero known CVEs, and no recorded common vulnerability types or past incidents. This suggests a history of secure development practices and diligent attention to security by the developers. While the absence of nonce and capability checks might be a concern in a plugin with exposed entry points, their irrelevance here due to the zero attack surface means they do not introduce immediate risk.

In conclusion, the 'add-target-fixer' plugin v0.0.04 appears to be highly secure. The lack of any identified vulnerabilities in static analysis, coupled with a clean vulnerability history, points to a well-developed and maintained plugin. The minimal attack surface is a significant contributing factor to its robust security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Add Target Fixer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Add Target Fixer Release Timeline

v0.0.04Current
v0.0.03
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Add Target Fixer 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

Add Target Fixer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterthe_contentadd-target-fixer.php:52
actioninitadd-target-fixer.php:63
Maintenance & Trust

Add Target Fixer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedNov 3, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Add Target Fixer Developer Profile

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3 plugins · 200 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 Target Fixer

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Add Target Fixer