Custom Fields Permalink 2 Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/custom-fields-permalink-redux

Plugin allows to use post's custom fields values in permalink structure by adding %field_fieldname%, for posts, pages and custom post types.

600 active installs v1.5.0 PHP 5.3+ WP 4.5.0+ Updated Oct 24, 2018
custom-fieldscustom-post-typespermalinkpermalinksurl
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Custom Fields Permalink 2 Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Custom Fields Permalink 2 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 "custom-fields-permalink-redux" v1.5.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unsanitized taint flows, or external HTTP requests is a significant strength. Furthermore, the adherence to output escaping and the lack of any recorded historical vulnerabilities suggest robust development practices and a well-maintained codebase. The complete lack of any detected security concerns in the static analysis is particularly noteworthy, indicating a highly secure implementation in terms of immediate code-level risks.

While the plugin appears highly secure on paper, the complete absence of any nonces or capability checks, even with a reported zero attack surface, might warrant further investigation in a real-world scenario. This could indicate that the plugin truly has no user-interactive entry points that require such checks, or it could suggest an oversight if any functionality were to be added or modified later. However, based solely on the provided data, the plugin is remarkably secure, with no identifiable vulnerabilities or concerning coding practices that would significantly lower its risk score.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Custom Fields Permalink 2 Security Vulnerabilities

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

Custom Fields Permalink 2 Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Custom Fields Permalink 2 Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 8
filterpre_post_linkincludes\main.php:28
filterpost_type_linkincludes\main.php:29
filterquery_varsincludes\main.php:33
filterrequestincludes\main.php:34
filterpre_handle_404includes\main.php:35
filterrewrite_rules_arrayincludes\main.php:39
filterpre_update_option_permalink_structureincludes\main.php:40
actioninitincludes\main.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

Custom Fields Permalink 2 Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedOct 24, 2018
PHP min version5.3
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating92/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs600
Developer Profile

Custom Fields Permalink 2 Developer Profile

athlan

2 plugins · 900 total installs

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

How We Detect Custom Fields Permalink 2

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/custom-fields-permalink-redux/
Version Parameters
custom-fields-permalink-redux/custom-fields-permalink-redux.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Fields Permalink 2