Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Security & Risk Analysis

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This plugin brings back the Get Shortlink button, which is hidden by default since WordPress 4.4.

1K active installs v2.1.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 4.4+ Updated Feb 24, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "bring-back-the-get-shortlink-button" plugin version 2.1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture. The static analysis reveals a complete absence of any identified attack surface, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the code signals indicate excellent development practices: no dangerous functions are used, all SQL queries are prepared, and all output is properly escaped. There are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or any missing capability or nonce checks, which are common sources of vulnerabilities.

The taint analysis also confirms the lack of security concerns, with zero flows identified that involve unsanitized paths. The plugin's vulnerability history is equally impressive, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a track record of secure development and a proactive approach to maintaining security. The combination of zero attack surface, secure coding practices, and a clean vulnerability history suggests this plugin is currently very safe to use. The only potential minor concern, though not reflected as a deduction due to lack of data, would be if the plugin relied on external libraries that are not analyzed here, or if its functionality inherently required broader attack vectors than initially apparent from the static analysis.

In conclusion, the "bring-back-the-get-shortlink-button" plugin v2.1.0 appears to be exceptionally well-secured. The developers have demonstrated a commitment to security by minimizing the attack surface and adhering to best practices in code development. The complete lack of vulnerabilities in its history further solidifies this assessment. Users can have high confidence in the security of this plugin based on the data provided.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Security Vulnerabilities

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

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button 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

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterget_shortlinkbring-back-the-get-shortlink-button.php:37
actionplugins_loadedbring-back-the-get-shortlink-button.php:52
Maintenance & Trust

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedFeb 24, 2023
PHP min version7.4
Downloads18K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings7
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Developer Profile

Thorsten Frommen

6 plugins · 2K total installs

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

How We Detect Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button