Link Extension for XFN Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/link-extension-for-xfn

Add XFN (XHTML Friends Network) relationship metadata to WordPress links. Semantic social connections for the block editor.

0 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.4+ Updated Dec 9, 2025
accessibilitygutenberglinksrelationshipsxfn
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Link Extension for XFN Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "link-extension-for-xfn" plugin, version 1.0.3, exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests is commendable. All identified output is properly escaped, and the plugin utilizes prepared statements for any database interactions, indicating good development practices. The minimal attack surface, with zero unprotected entry points, further contributes to a secure design. The plugin also demonstrates a good understanding of WordPress security by including capability checks, though it lacks nonce checks for its entry points, which could be a minor oversight if any entry points were to be added or discovered.

The vulnerability history is exceptionally clean, with no known CVEs recorded for this plugin. This suggests a history of responsible development and a lack of exploitable flaws discovered to date. The taint analysis also shows no critical or high severity flows, reinforcing the impression of a secure codebase. Overall, this plugin appears to be developed with security in mind, with robust code practices and no known historical vulnerabilities. The primary area for potential, albeit minor, improvement would be the introduction of nonce checks for its limited entry points, though the current lack of them poses no immediate threat given the analysis results.

In conclusion, the "link-extension-for-xfn" plugin version 1.0.3 demonstrates an excellent security posture. Its code is clean, uses secure coding practices like prepared statements and output escaping, and has a flawless vulnerability history. The attack surface is negligible and appears to be well-protected. While a complete absence of nonce checks on entry points is a minor point, it doesn't detract significantly from the overall high level of security provided by this plugin.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Link Extension for XFN Security Vulnerabilities

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

Link Extension for XFN Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Link Extension for XFN Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actioninitlink-extension-for-xfn.php:66
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetslink-extension-for-xfn.php:67
actionadmin_menulink-extension-for-xfn.php:68
actionadmin_initlink-extension-for-xfn.php:69
actionplugins_loadedlink-extension-for-xfn.php:559
filterrender_blocklink-extension-for-xfn.php:731
Maintenance & Trust

Link Extension for XFN Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 9, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads156

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Link Extension for XFN Developer Profile

Courtney Robertson

2 plugins · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Link Extension for XFN

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/link-extension-for-xfn/build/index.asset.php/wp-content/plugins/link-extension-for-xfn/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/link-extension-for-xfn/build/index.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/link-extension-for-xfn/build/index.js
Version Parameters
link-extension-for-xfn/build/index.css?ver=link-extension-for-xfn/build/index.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-xfn-relationships
JS Globals
window.xfnLinkExtension
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Link Extension for XFN