Quicklink for WordPress Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/quicklink

⚡️ Faster subsequent page-loads by prefetching in-viewport links during idle time.

1K active installs v0.10.4 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.9+ Updated Apr 6, 2025
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92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Quicklink for WordPress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'quicklink' v0.10.4 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, CVEs, or a history of past issues, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase.

However, it's important to note the complete absence of security checks like nonce and capability checks across all identified entry points (though there are none). While this might indicate a minimal attack surface, it also means that if any entry points were to be introduced in the future without proper authorization, they would be entirely unprotected. This lack of inherent security mechanisms, even in a seemingly secure current state, represents a potential weakness if the plugin's functionality or attack surface expands in later versions.

In conclusion, 'quicklink' v0.10.4 appears to be a secure plugin in its current form, with excellent coding practices regarding data handling and query execution. The clean vulnerability history further bolsters this assessment. The primary concern lies in the lack of built-in authorization checks, which, while not an issue currently, could become a significant risk if new entry points are added without corresponding security measures.

Key Concerns

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

Quicklink for WordPress Security Vulnerabilities

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

Quicklink for WordPress Release Timeline

v0.10.4Current
v0.10.3
v0.10.1
v0.10.0
v0.9.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Quicklink for WordPress Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Quicklink for WordPress Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
filterquicklink_optionsplugin-compatibility\woocommerce.php:48
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsquicklink.php:120
filterscript_loader_tagquicklink.php:139
actioninitquicklink.php:151
actionwp_default_scriptsquicklink.php:163
Maintenance & Trust

Quicklink for WordPress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedApr 6, 2025
PHP min version5.6
Downloads43K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings11
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Quicklink for WordPress Developer Profile

WP Munich

3 plugins · 2K total installs

70
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
1793 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Quicklink for WordPress

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/quicklink/quicklink.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/quicklink/quicklink.min.js
Version Parameters
quicklink?ver=0.10.4

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
quicklinkOptionsquicklink
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Quicklink for WordPress