HashBuddy Security & Risk Analysis

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Hashtags for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress. Adds hashtag links to BuddyPress activity and bbPress topics. Hashtags turn into links that are used t …

70 active installs v1.5.2 PHP + WP + Updated Dec 28, 2014
activitybbpressbuddypresshashtagsposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is HashBuddy Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

HashBuddy 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'hashbuddy' v1.5.2 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The static analysis reveals no discernible attack surface points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, and all discovered code signals indicate adherence to secure coding practices. Notably, there are no dangerous function calls, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, and capability checks further reinforces this perception of a clean and well-developed codebase from a security standpoint. The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with zero known CVEs and no recorded past vulnerabilities across all severity levels. This pattern suggests a development team that is either highly vigilant in preventing vulnerabilities or has a very simple plugin that inherently avoids common security pitfalls. While the lack of certain security mechanisms like nonce and capability checks might be concerning in plugins with a larger attack surface, in this case, the total absence of entry points mitigates this risk significantly. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and strict adherence to secure coding principles, with no identified weaknesses from the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

HashBuddy Security Vulnerabilities

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

HashBuddy 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

HashBuddy Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 14
filterbp_ajax_querystringincludes\hashbuddy.php:45
filterbp_dtheme_ajax_querystringincludes\hashbuddy.php:46
filterbbp_new_topic_pre_contentloader.php:21
filterbbp_edit_topic_pre_contentloader.php:22
filterbbp_new_reply_pre_contentloader.php:23
filterbbp_edit_reply_pre_contentloader.php:24
actionwploader.php:27
filterbp_activity_comment_contentloader.php:35
filterbp_activity_new_update_contentloader.php:36
filtergroups_activity_new_update_contentloader.php:37
filterbp_blogs_activity_new_post_contentloader.php:39
filterbp_blogs_activity_new_comment_contentloader.php:40
filterbp_edit_activity_action_edit_contentloader.php:43
actionbp_includeloader.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

HashBuddy Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedDec 28, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads14K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs70
Developer Profile

HashBuddy Developer Profile

modemlooper

8 plugins · 190 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect HashBuddy

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hashbuddy/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/hashbuddy/js/hashbuddy.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hashbuddy/js/hashbuddy.js
Version Parameters
hashbuddy/css/style.css?ver=hashbuddy/js/hashbuddy.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about HashBuddy