Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/clickable

Converts URLs in a post content to clickable links

90 active installs v0.11 PHP 7.1+ WP 5.0+ Updated May 8, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links 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 "clickable" v0.11 plugin demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL queries are all properly prepared, and all outputs are correctly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin appears to have no file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, there are no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events identified as attack surfaces, meaning there are no entry points to analyze for vulnerabilities. The complete absence of vulnerability history, including CVEs and common vulnerability types, further suggests a historically secure plugin.

Despite the excellent code signals and lack of historical issues, the analysis highlights several areas that, while not explicitly flagged as vulnerabilities in this version, represent potential concerns for future development or increased complexity. The total absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all identified (zero) entry points means that if any entry points were introduced or missed in the analysis, they would be inherently unprotected. While the current attack surface is zero, this absence of fundamental security checks is a notable weakness in the plugin's security framework. A robust security strategy usually involves these checks on all potential interaction points. The lack of any identified taint flows, while positive, is also tied to the lack of analyzed entry points, so it doesn't prove inherent resistance to taint issues, only that none were found in the current analysis.

In conclusion, based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, "clickable" v0.11 appears to be a highly secure plugin with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities detected. However, the absence of nonce and capability checks on its (currently zero) entry points represents a significant gap in its security architecture, which could become a critical issue if the attack surface grows in future versions. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean code practices regarding SQL and output escaping, and its complete lack of vulnerability history is a strong positive indicator.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on all entry points
  • Missing capability checks on all entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links Security Vulnerabilities

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

Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links 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

Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentclickable.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.5.8
Last updatedMay 8, 2024
PHP min version7.1
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating46/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links Developer Profile

Nazmul Ahsan

6 plugins · 180 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
target="_blank"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Clickable – Converts URLs to clickable links