I don't endorse Google Security & Risk Analysis

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10 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 2.6+ Updated Nov 24, 2020
googlegoogle-nofollowgoogle-stupidity
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

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Generally Safe

Score 85/100

I don't endorse Google has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "i-dont-endorse-google" plugin v1.0.3 exhibits a seemingly strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any reported CVEs, combined with the fact that all SQL queries use prepared statements and all output is properly escaped, suggests a developer mindful of common web vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the plugin has no observable attack surface via AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events, and no file operations or external HTTP requests are made. This significantly limits the potential avenues for exploitation.

However, a critical concern arises from the presence of the `create_function` function. While the static analysis does not show any taint flows originating from this function or indicate it's being used in a way that directly leads to a vulnerability in this specific version, `create_function` is deprecated and notoriously unsafe due to its ability to execute arbitrary PHP code, often leading to severe security risks if not handled with extreme caution and strict sanitization. The lack of capability checks and nonce checks also presents a potential weakness, especially if the plugin were to be extended or if its functionality were to change in the future.

In conclusion, while the plugin benefits from a clean vulnerability history and good practices in areas like SQL and output escaping, the use of `create_function` introduces a significant inherent risk. The limited attack surface and lack of vulnerabilities in the current version are positive, but the potential for misuse of `create_function` warrants attention and suggests that while the current state may appear secure, there's a latent risk that could be exploited under different circumstances or with future modifications. A review of how `create_function` is actually utilized within the plugin is highly recommended.

Key Concerns

  • Use of deprecated and unsafe create_function
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

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No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

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Dangerous Functions
1
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

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionreturn preg_replace_callback("#(<a[^>]+?)>#is", create_function(nofollow-google.php:60
Attack Surface

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Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterthe_contentnofollow-google.php:54
actioninitnofollow-google.php:398
Maintenance & Trust

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Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedNov 24, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs10
Developer Profile

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Andrea Pernici

6 plugins · 1K total installs

81
trust score
Avg Security Score
82/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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