Draft Links Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/draft-links

Add menu links that take you straight to your drafts.

20 active installs v1.1 PHP 5.3+ WP 4.6+ Updated Dec 2, 2025
draftlinkmenupagepost
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Draft Links Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'draft-links' plugin version 1.1 exhibits an excellent 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 the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate robust security practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and 100% proper output escaping. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes exposure.

The vulnerability history is equally positive, showing zero known CVEs, and consequently, no currently unpatched vulnerabilities across any severity level. This history suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin, with no common vulnerability types recorded. The taint analysis also reveals zero flows with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the confidence in the plugin's internal code hygiene.

In conclusion, the 'draft-links' plugin v1.1 appears to be a highly secure option. Its minimal attack surface, strong coding practices regarding data handling and output, and a clean vulnerability record all point to a low-risk plugin. There are no immediate security concerns identified from the provided data, making it a strong choice from a security perspective.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Draft Links Security Vulnerabilities

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

Draft Links Release Timeline

v1.1Current
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Draft Links Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped7 total outputs
Attack Surface

Draft Links Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menuinc\add-to-menu.php:54
filterplugin_row_metainc\shared.php:42
actionadmin_initinc\shared.php:84
Maintenance & Trust

Draft Links Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 2, 2025
PHP min version5.3
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Draft Links Developer Profile

David Artiss

10 plugins · 11K total installs

93
trust score
Avg Security Score
99/100
Avg Patch Time
8 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Draft Links

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/draft-links/inc/shared.php/wp-content/plugins/draft-links/inc/add-to-menu.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
dashicons-star-filled
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Draft Links