Change Author Link Structure Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-link-structure

To prevent that usernames are publically visible, the username in the author's permalink is replaced with the author's ID.

800 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Mar 6, 2025
authorpermalinkurluseridusername
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Change Author Link Structure Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Change Author Link Structure 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 static analysis of the "change-author-link-structure" plugin v1.0.1 reveals a remarkably clean codebase with no identified vulnerabilities or dangerous functions. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices within the analyzed code. The plugin also shows no history of known CVEs, further bolstering its security reputation.

While the current analysis presents a highly positive security posture, the complete lack of certain security mechanisms like nonce checks and capability checks, though not directly exploitable in the current attack surface, could become a concern if future development expands the plugin's functionality. The absence of any observed taint flows or dangerous functions is excellent, but it's important to acknowledge that static analysis might not catch all complex, context-dependent vulnerabilities. Overall, this plugin appears very secure based on the provided data, with its strengths lying in its limited attack surface and adherence to core secure coding principles.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Change Author Link Structure Security Vulnerabilities

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

Change Author Link Structure 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

Change Author Link Structure Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
filterauthor_linkchange-author-link-structure.php:65
filtergenerate_rewrite_ruleschange-author-link-structure.php:72
actionwp_loadedchange-author-link-structure.php:79
actionadmin_menuchange-author-link-structure.php:96
actionadmin_initchange-author-link-structure.php:103
Maintenance & Trust

Change Author Link Structure Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedMar 6, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs800
Developer Profile

Change Author Link Structure Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 800 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Change Author Link Structure

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/change-author-link-structure/assets/css/change-author-link-structure.css
Version Parameters
change-author-link-structure/assets/css/change-author-link-structure.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Change Author Link Structure