Link to WordPress Files Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/link-to-wp-files

"Link to WordPress files" helps link your content to media files easily and quickly.

20 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Mar 15, 2022
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Link to WordPress Files Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "link-to-wp-files" plugin v1.0.2 exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that present an immediate attack surface. The code also shows good practices in its handling of SQL queries, exclusively using prepared statements, and a high percentage of output escaping, minimizing the risk of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential attack vectors. The plugin also includes capability checks, which is a good security measure. However, the complete absence of nonce checks is a significant concern. While the static analysis did not identify any direct vulnerabilities or a history of CVEs, the lack of nonce checks on any entry points (even though there are none currently) implies a potential for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) if new entry points were to be added without proper security considerations. The taint analysis showing zero flows is positive, but it's important to remember that this is based on the current code structure, and new vulnerabilities could be introduced with future updates if security best practices are not maintained. Overall, the plugin appears to be developed with security in mind, but the oversight regarding nonce checks is a notable weakness that could be exploited if the plugin's functionality were expanded.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Link to WordPress Files Security Vulnerabilities

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

Link to WordPress Files Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
18 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

78% escaped23 total outputs
Attack Surface

Link to WordPress Files Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 12
filtermce_external_pluginsadmin\class-pda-wp-magic-link-admin.php:120
filtermce_buttonsadmin\class-pda-wp-magic-link-admin.php:121
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:154
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:169
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:170
actioninitincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:172
actioninitincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:173
actionwidgets_initincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:174
filtermce_cssincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:176
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:191
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:192
filternav_menu_link_attributesincludes\class-pda-link-to-wp-file.php:194
Maintenance & Trust

Link to WordPress Files Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedMar 15, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Link to WordPress Files Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 120 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 to WordPress Files

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/link-to-wp-files/admin/css/pda-link-to-wp-file-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/link-to-wp-files/admin/js/pda-link-wp-file-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/link-to-wp-files/admin/js/link-wp-file-mce-button.js
Version Parameters
pda-link-to-wp-file-admin.css?ver=pda-link-wp-file-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Link to WordPress Files