Direct link Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/direct-link

Direct link allows your post title links to link directly to external sites.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 4.3.0+ Updated Dec 2, 2015
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Direct link Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Direct link has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of "direct-link" v0.1 indicates a very secure configuration, with no identified attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events. The code also demonstrates excellent security practices, featuring no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and 100% output escaping. File operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows are all absent, further bolstering its security profile. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, with zero CVEs of any severity.

While the lack of any identified vulnerabilities or insecure code patterns is a strong positive, it is important to note that the plugin's current version is 0.1. This is a very early release, and the extremely limited feature set may contribute to the absence of identified risks. A comprehensive security assessment often considers the potential for future growth and how new features might introduce vulnerabilities. However, based on the provided data for this specific version, the plugin exhibits a robust security posture. The complete absence of any potential risks from the static analysis and vulnerability history is highly commendable for any plugin, especially at this early stage of development.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Direct link Security Vulnerabilities

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

Direct link 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

Direct link Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterpost_linkdirectlink.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

Direct link Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedDec 2, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Direct link Developer Profile

maxpagels

3 plugins · 910 total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
78/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Direct link

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Direct link