Jetpack Follow Link for P2 Security & Risk Analysis

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Easily subscribe to a P2 comment thread without commenting using a "Follow" action link like WordPress.com has

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Aug 6, 2012
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Jetpack Follow Link for P2 Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Jetpack Follow Link for P2 has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The jetpack-follow-link-for-p2 plugin version 0.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the attack surface, and importantly, there are no identified entry points that lack authentication or authorization checks. The code also demonstrates good practices with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements, a critical security measure. However, a concerning aspect is the output escaping, where only 57% of outputs are properly escaped. This leaves a potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is being outputted without adequate sanitization. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs, which is a positive indicator. This suggests a history of responsible development or a lack of complex features that typically attract vulnerabilities. In conclusion, while the minimal attack surface and secure SQL practices are commendable, the incomplete output escaping is a notable weakness that requires attention to prevent potential XSS attacks.

Key Concerns

  • Insufficient output escaping
Vulnerabilities
None known

Jetpack Follow Link for P2 Security Vulnerabilities

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

Jetpack Follow Link for P2 Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

57% escaped7 total outputs
Attack Surface

Jetpack Follow Link for P2 Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actioninitjetpack-follow-link-for-p2.php:21
actionadmin_noticesjetpack-follow-link-for-p2.php:33
actionp2_action_linksjetpack-follow-link-for-p2.php:42
actiontemplate_redirectjetpack-follow-link-for-p2.php:45
Maintenance & Trust

Jetpack Follow Link for P2 Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedAug 6, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Jetpack Follow Link for P2 Developer Profile

Daniel Bachhuber

9 plugins · 51K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Jetpack Follow Link for P2

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/plugin.js/wp-content/plugins/jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/plugin.js
Version Parameters
jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/style.css?ver=jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/plugin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
follow-link
Data Attributes
title
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Jetpack Follow Link for P2