CW Post Slugs Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/cw-post-slugs

Set the post slug to the WordPress recommended value, even if you've changed your title.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Dec 18, 2014
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Safety Verdict

Is CW Post Slugs Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

CW Post Slugs has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'cw-post-slugs' plugin v1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Crucially, there are no observed dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and all output is properly escaped. The taint analysis also shows no identified flows, indicating no apparent vulnerabilities related to data handling within the analyzed code.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This, combined with the robust static analysis, suggests that the plugin has been developed with security in mind, adhering to good coding practices. The lack of any identified vulnerabilities or concerning code patterns is a significant strength. However, it is important to note that the analysis is based on the provided data, and a comprehensive audit might reveal nuances not captured here. The plugin's limited functionality, as suggested by the zero entry points, contributes to its current low-risk profile.

In conclusion, 'cw-post-slugs' v1.0 appears to be a secure plugin, with no immediate security concerns identified from the static analysis and vulnerability history. Its limited attack surface, secure coding practices in data handling and output, and lack of historical vulnerabilities make it a low-risk option. Continuous monitoring for future updates and vulnerabilities is always recommended for any plugin, but based on the current data, this plugin is in a very good security state.

Vulnerabilities
None known

CW Post Slugs Security Vulnerabilities

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

CW Post Slugs Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

CW Post Slugs Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

CW Post Slugs Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtername_save_precw-post-slugs.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

CW Post Slugs Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedDec 18, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs10
Developer Profile

CW Post Slugs Developer Profile

Jacob Allred

6 plugins · 380 total installs

81
trust score
Avg Security Score
82/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect CW Post Slugs

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
Set the post slug to the WordPress recommended value.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about CW Post Slugs