Link Post Type Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/link-post-type

Allows custom "link" post type which adds a Link URL value custom meta box to the post editor

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 4.0.0+ Updated May 16, 2015
customlinkmeta-boxpost-typetagging
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Link Post Type Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Link Post Type 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

The "link-post-type" plugin version 0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or unescaped output is highly commendable. The presence of nonce and capability checks, along with the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, indicates good development practices aimed at preventing common web vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the plugin's clean vulnerability history, with zero recorded CVEs, further reinforces its current secure state.

However, it's important to note that this analysis is based on a very small version number (0.1) and a limited set of code signals. A comprehensive assessment would ideally involve a deeper dive into the full codebase, especially as the plugin matures and potentially expands its functionality. The lack of taint analysis results (0 flows analyzed) means that potential data flow vulnerabilities that might not be caught by simpler code signals remain unevaluated. While the current snapshot is positive, ongoing vigilance and thorough testing as the plugin evolves are crucial.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Link Post Type Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Link Post Type Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Link Post Type Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Link Post Type Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitlink-post-type.php:30
actionadd_meta_boxeslink-post-type.php:31
actionsave_postlink-post-type.php:33
Maintenance & Trust

Link Post Type Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedMay 16, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Link Post Type Developer Profile

tomi33

3 plugins · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect Link Post Type

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 Link Post Type