Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/comment-link-moderation-whitelist

Allows for whitelisted URLs to not count against the comment moderation max number of links limit.

0 active installs v1.1.3 PHP + WP 4.7+ Updated May 13, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "comment-link-moderation-whitelist" plugin v1.1.3 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly reduces the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate good development practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and a high percentage of output being properly escaped. The presence of a capability check, even if only one, is also a positive sign. The taint analysis revealing zero flows with unsanitized paths further reinforces the lack of immediate exploitable vulnerabilities within the code itself.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, showing zero known CVEs, both historical and currently unpatched. This suggests a history of secure development and timely patching if any issues were ever discovered. However, the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, while positive, could also indicate limited historical testing or a very small user base, making it difficult to draw long-term conclusions about its resilience against complex, emergent threats. Overall, the plugin appears to be exceptionally well-secured, with no readily apparent weaknesses based on the provided data. The strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, secure coding practices, and clean vulnerability history.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Security Vulnerabilities

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

Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Release Timeline

v1.1.3Current
v1.1.2
v1.1.1
v1.1
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

83% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_initcomment-link-moderation-whitelist.php:87
filtercomment_max_links_urlcomment-link-moderation-whitelist.php:90
actionplugins_loadedcomment-link-moderation-whitelist.php:262
Maintenance & Trust

Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedMay 13, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Comment Link Moderation Whitelist Developer Profile

Scott Reilly

63 plugins · 92K total installs

71
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
374 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Comment Link Moderation Whitelist

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Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

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