Random Post Link Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/random-post-link

Generates a link that takes a visitor to a random post, but never the same as before.

60 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Sep 13, 2012
buttonredirect
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Random Post Link Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "random-post-link" plugin v1.0.1 exhibits a remarkably strong security posture. The absence of any identified attack surface, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly limits potential entry points for malicious actors. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a complete absence of dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, and file operations. All SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, indicating adherence to secure coding practices in these critical areas. The lack of any known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history further bolsters confidence in the plugin's security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Random Post Link Security Vulnerabilities

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

Random Post Link Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Random Post Link 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

Random Post Link Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitrandom-post-link.php:27
actionwprandom-post-link.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

Random Post Link Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedSep 13, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating40/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs60
Developer Profile

Random Post Link Developer Profile

scribu

24 plugins · 28K total installs

69
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
4851 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Random Post Link

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-random-post-link-cookie-name
Shortcode Output
<a href="">Random Post</a>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Random Post Link