Flush Permalinks Button Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/flush-permalinks-button

A plugin to add a button to flush permalinks in WordPress admin bar.

50 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 7.3+ WP 5.7+ Updated Nov 24, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Flush Permalinks Button Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Flush Permalinks Button has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "flush-permalinks-button" plugin v1.0.2 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals a complete lack of dangerous functions, SQL queries executed without prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin implements nonce checks and capability checks, indicating a thoughtful approach to securing its functionality. The absence of any attack surface points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that lack proper authentication or permission callbacks, is particularly reassuring. Taint analysis also shows no identified flows with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the cleanliness of the codebase. The plugin's history is equally impressive, with zero known vulnerabilities, including no critical or high-severity issues, and no recorded common vulnerability types. This suggests a consistently secure development practice. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure, with no identified weaknesses or areas of concern based on the data presented. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, robust code hardening practices, and a clean vulnerability record.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Flush Permalinks Button Security Vulnerabilities

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

Flush Permalinks Button Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Flush Permalinks Button Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_bar_menuflush-permalinks-button.php:56
Maintenance & Trust

Flush Permalinks Button Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.4.8
Last updatedNov 24, 2023
PHP min version7.3
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs50
Developer Profile

Flush Permalinks Button Developer Profile

Ashar Irfan

2 plugins · 250 total installs

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

How We Detect Flush Permalinks Button

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
Flush Permalinks
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Flush Permalinks Button