Auto Link Tags Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/auto-link-tags

Create automatic links to your tags in your posts.

50 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP + Updated Sep 4, 2014
autolinkslinkseotagsterms
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Auto Link Tags Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Auto Link Tags has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of "auto-link-tags" v0.1.0 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified vulnerabilities or risky practices. The plugin exhibits a strong security posture by demonstrating a complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries executed without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests. Crucially, the analysis shows zero untainted or unsanitized taint flows, indicating no apparent avenues for code injection or data manipulation. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded CVEs, past or present, and the absence of common vulnerability types suggest a history of secure development or diligent patching.

While the plugin's security is commendable, the complete lack of certain security checks (nonces, capability checks) and the absence of an attack surface, while positive in this instance, could be a concern for future development if new features are introduced without proper security considerations. However, based on the current data, there are no immediate threats or exploitable weaknesses. The plugin appears to be a secure and well-crafted piece of software for its current functionality.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Auto Link Tags Security Vulnerabilities

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

Auto Link Tags 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

Auto Link Tags Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentautolinktags.php:27
Maintenance & Trust

Auto Link Tags Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.0
Last updatedSep 4, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs50
Developer Profile

Auto Link Tags Developer Profile

Patricio T

1 plugin · 50 total installs

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

How We Detect Auto Link Tags

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Link Tags