JAB External Link New Tab Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/jab-external-links-newtab

All external links on your site will open in a new window, because this plugin adds target = "_blank" these links.

100 active installs v1.3 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Dec 18, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is JAB External Link New Tab Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

JAB External Link New Tab 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 'jab-external-links-newtab' v1.3 plugin appears to have a strong security posture. The code analysis indicates an absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), file operations, and external HTTP requests. Furthermore, all identified outputs are properly escaped, and there are no taint flows with unsanitized paths. The lack of reported CVEs and vulnerabilities in its history suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase, which is a positive indicator for the plugin's overall safety. However, the analysis also reveals a complete absence of explicit security checks like nonce and capability checks across all entry points. While the current attack surface is zero, this lack of fundamental security mechanisms could become a significant concern if the plugin were to be updated or expanded to include functionalities that introduce new entry points without these protections. In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates excellent secure coding practices for its current feature set, but the omission of essential security checks on entry points represents a potential weakness that should be addressed to ensure future resilience against evolving threats.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on any entry points
  • No capability checks on any entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

JAB External Link New Tab Security Vulnerabilities

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

JAB External Link New Tab 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

JAB External Link New Tab Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterthe_contentjab-external-links-newtab.php:49
filterthe_excerptjab-external-links-newtab.php:50
filtercomment_textjab-external-links-newtab.php:51
Maintenance & Trust

JAB External Link New Tab Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedDec 18, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

JAB External Link New Tab Developer Profile

julianarmando

1 plugin · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect JAB External Link New Tab

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about JAB External Link New Tab