Change OG URL To HTTP Security & Risk Analysis

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Changes OG URL tag added by Yoast, Aioseo and other plugins from HTTPS to HTTP to retain facebook like count for posts and pages.

90 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.1+ Updated Jul 17, 2018
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Change OG URL To HTTP Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Change OG URL To HTTP has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "change-og-url-to-http" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified attack surface entry points that lack proper authentication or permission checks, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events. The code also demonstrates good practices by avoiding dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries using prepared statements, and properly escaping all output. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential vulnerabilities.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs recorded, regardless of severity. This, coupled with the zero taint flow findings, suggests a low likelihood of critical or high-severity vulnerabilities being present. The plugin's reliance on capability checks, even with no identified specific entry points requiring them in this analysis, is a positive sign of intended security awareness.

Overall, the plugin appears to be developed with security in mind, adhering to common best practices. The lack of any identified vulnerabilities or significant risks in the static analysis, coupled with a spotless historical record, makes this plugin appear very safe to use. The primary weakness identified is the absence of nonce checks, which while not directly exploitable given the lack of AJAX/REST entry points, is a general security practice that is missing.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Change OG URL To HTTP Security Vulnerabilities

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

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v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

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Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

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Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterwpseo_opengraph_urlchange-og-url-to-http.php:36
filterfb_og_urlchange-og-url-to-http.php:37
filterwpfbogp_urlchange-og-url-to-http.php:38
filteraiosp_opengraph_metachange-og-url-to-http.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

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Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedJul 17, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs90
Developer Profile

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OrbitingWeb

4 plugins · 140 total installs

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trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Change OG URL To HTTP

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FAQ

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