External Link Icon for Gutenberg Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/owadud-link-icon-block

A Gutenberg block for creating a link with a Dashicon or Font Awesome icon. Per-block, not global.

0 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Mar 31, 2026
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is External Link Icon for Gutenberg Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'owadud-link-icon-block' plugin version 1.0.2 presents a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals a clean state with no dangerous functions, no direct SQL queries to be concerned about (all prepared statements), and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, significantly reducing the potential for common attack vectors. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, is a very positive indicator of the developer's commitment to security or the plugin's lack of exploitable complexity. The plugin also boasts a zero-attack surface, meaning there are no readily exposed entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that could be targeted without proper authorization. However, the complete absence of nonces and capability checks on all analyzed entry points (though there are none) is a notable area for potential improvement, as it suggests a reliance on the core WordPress environment for security rather than explicit checks within the plugin itself. This can be a risk if the surrounding WordPress installation has any security weaknesses. In conclusion, this plugin appears to be very secure with no immediate, critical risks evident. The lack of any known vulnerabilities and robust code practices are significant strengths. The primary weakness, albeit minor due to the lack of attack surface, is the absence of explicit WordPress security mechanisms within the plugin's code.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

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

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v1.0.2Current
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped14 total outputs
Attack Surface

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Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitowadud-link-icon-block.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

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Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedMar 31, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads104

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs0
Developer Profile

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Owadud

1 plugin · 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 External Link Icon for Gutenberg

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/owadud-link-icon-block/public/css/editor.css/wp-content/plugins/owadud-link-icon-block/public/js/block.js/wp-content/plugins/owadud-link-icon-block/public/css/frontend.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/owadud-link-icon-block/public/js/block.js
Version Parameters
owadud-link-icon-block/public/js/block.js?ver=owadud-link-icon-block/public/css/editor.css?ver=owadud-link-icon-block/public/css/frontend.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
seli-link-blockseli-iconseli-link-text
Data Attributes
data-block="seli/link-with-icon"
Shortcode Output
<div class="wp-block wp-block-seli-link-with-icon"><a href=<span class="dashicons<svg
FAQ

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