Profile Links Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/profile-links

Adds links to the top of the user profile page for each of the sections in the profile.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.4.0+ Updated Dec 3, 2023
user-profile
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Profile Links Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Profile Links has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the profile-links plugin v1.1 reveals a very strong security posture with no identified vulnerabilities or suspicious code patterns. The plugin exhibits excellent security practices, including a complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection risks (all queries use prepared statements), and output escaping vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the plugin does not perform file operations, make external HTTP requests, or utilize bundled libraries, all of which are positive indicators. The lack of any identified attack surface points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly reduces the potential for exploitation. The vulnerability history is also clean, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This data suggests a well-developed and secure plugin with a minimal attack surface and diligent development practices. However, the complete lack of any coded security checks (nonces, capabilities) on entry points, while seemingly safe due to the absence of entry points, could become a concern if future versions introduce new functionalities that expose entry points without adequate protection. The current version, based on the provided data, appears very safe.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Profile Links Security Vulnerabilities

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

Profile Links Code Analysis

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

Profile Links Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionshow_user_profileprofile-links.php:33
actionedit_user_profileprofile-links.php:34
Maintenance & Trust

Profile Links Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.4.8
Last updatedDec 3, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Profile Links Developer Profile

Greg Ross

34 plugins · 8K total installs

80
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
39 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Profile Links

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/profile-links/profile-links.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/profile-links/profile-links.js
Version Parameters
profile-links.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Profile Links