
Profile Links Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/profile-linksAdds links to the top of the user profile page for each of the sections in the profile.
Is Profile Links Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Profile Links has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
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.
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Profile Links Developer Profile
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How We Detect Profile Links
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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