QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone Security & Risk Analysis

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QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone lets you create and manage custom quick links in the WordPress dashboard for easier navigation.

20 active installs v2.1.2 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.2.4+ Updated Dec 21, 2025
admin-bardashboardmanagementquick-linkswidget
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The quicklinks-manager plugin version 2.1.2 demonstrates a generally good security posture, with no known vulnerabilities or critical findings in taint analysis. The code largely adheres to best practices, utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries and a high percentage of properly escaped output. The presence of nonce and capability checks on most entry points is also a positive indicator.

However, a significant concern is the presence of one unprotected AJAX handler. This creates an exploitable attack vector that could lead to unauthorized actions or information disclosure if not properly secured. While other code signals are positive, this single unprotected entry point warrants careful consideration. The plugin's history of zero known CVEs is encouraging, suggesting a developer who is attentive to security, but this should not lead to complacency, especially with the identified unprotected AJAX handler.

In conclusion, quicklinks-manager v2.1.2 is mostly secure but has a critical flaw in an unprotected AJAX endpoint. The absence of known vulnerabilities is a strength, but the single unprotected entry point represents a tangible risk that needs to be addressed. A proactive approach to securing this handler would significantly improve the plugin's overall security.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler
Vulnerabilities
None known

QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone Security Vulnerabilities

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

QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
3
30 escaped
Nonce Checks
4
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

91% escaped33 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

1 flows
<quicklinks-manager> (quicklinks-manager.php:0)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone Attack Surface

Entry Points5
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 5

authwp_ajax_quicklinks_manager_dismiss_noticequicklinks-manager.php:94
authwp_ajax_quicklinks_manager_savequicklinks-manager.php:165
authwp_ajax_quicklinks_manager_update_orderquicklinks-manager.php:201
authwp_ajax_quicklinks_manager_importquicklinks-manager.php:421
authwp_ajax_quicklinks_manager_exportquicklinks-manager.php:443
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_noticesquicklinks-manager.php:45
actionactivate_quicklinks-manager/plugin.phpquicklinks-manager.php:47
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsquicklinks-manager.php:65
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsquicklinks-manager.php:74
actionadmin_menuquicklinks-manager.php:109
actionwp_dashboard_setupquicklinks-manager.php:461
actionadmin_bar_menuquicklinks-manager.php:552
Maintenance & Trust

QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 21, 2025
PHP min version7.0
Downloads611

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone Developer Profile

Avi Ezra

1 plugin · 20 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/quicklinks-manager/assets/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/quicklinks-manager/assets/js/scripts.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/quicklinks-manager/assets/js/scripts.js
Version Parameters
quicklinks-manager/assets/css/style.css?ver=quicklinks-manager/assets/js/scripts.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
rs-pz-close
Data Attributes
data-quicklinks-manager-nonce
JS Globals
quickLinksManager
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about QuickLinks Manager by Press.Zone