Fast Smooth Scroll Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/fast-smooth-scroll

This lightweight plugin enhances user experience by enabling smooth scrolling for anchor links without the need for jQuery or other dependencies.

800 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.2+ WP 5.0+ Updated Nov 24, 2025
anchor-linkslightweightperformancescroll-animationsmooth-scroll
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Fast Smooth Scroll Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Fast Smooth Scroll has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "fast-smooth-scroll" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis data. There are no identified entry points into the plugin without authentication, and all code signals indicate good development practices. Specifically, the absence of dangerous functions, 100% use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and proper output escaping are commendable. The single capability check also suggests a mindful approach to access control where applicable. Furthermore, the plugin's history is clean, with zero known CVEs, indicating a lack of past vulnerabilities and a potential history of secure development.

While the static analysis and vulnerability history are overwhelmingly positive, the primary area of concern lies in the complete absence of nonce checks and the limited capability checks. Although the current attack surface is zero, this could indicate that the plugin doesn't currently implement dynamic functionality that would necessitate these checks. However, if future updates introduce AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or other interactive elements without these security measures, it could introduce significant risks. The zero taint flows are also positive, but this is likely due to the lack of complex data processing or input handling, which could change with future versions.

In conclusion, "fast-smooth-scroll" v1.0.0 appears to be a securely developed plugin at its current version, demonstrating excellent adherence to fundamental WordPress security best practices. Its clean vulnerability history further solidifies this. The only potential weakness stems from the lack of implemented nonce and potentially more granular capability checks, which, while not a current risk, could become one if the plugin evolves to include more interactive features without corresponding security enhancements.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • Limited capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Fast Smooth Scroll Security Vulnerabilities

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

Fast Smooth Scroll Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Fast Smooth Scroll Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_footerfast-smooth-scroll.php:49
actioninitfast-smooth-scroll.php:98
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsfast-smooth-scroll.php:143
Maintenance & Trust

Fast Smooth Scroll Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedNov 24, 2025
PHP min version5.2
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs800
Developer Profile

Fast Smooth Scroll Developer Profile

Felix Arntz

12 plugins · 18K total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Fast Smooth Scroll

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fast-smooth-scroll/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/fast-smooth-scroll/src/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/fast-smooth-scroll/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/fast-smooth-scroll/src/index.js
Version Parameters
fast-smooth-scroll/build/index.asset.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
fastSmoothScrollOffset
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fast Smooth Scroll