Rel Publisher Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/rel-publisher

Rel Publisher is a simple plugin that lets you easily add <link rel="publisher" /> to your site.

90 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Aug 30, 2012
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Rel Publisher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Rel Publisher 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 static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the "rel-publisher" v1.0 plugin exhibits an excellent security posture. The absence of any identified attack surface points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) significantly reduces the potential for exploitation. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a commitment to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes risk.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with zero known CVEs recorded, indicating a historically stable and secure plugin. This suggests that the developers have either been diligent in addressing any potential issues promptly or that the plugin's functionality inherently leads to a low risk of vulnerabilities. The complete absence of taint analysis findings further reinforces the impression of clean and secure code.

In conclusion, "rel-publisher" v1.0 presents a very low security risk. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, adherence to secure coding principles, and a spotless vulnerability history. There are no immediate concerns derived from the provided data, making it a strong candidate for secure integration.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Rel Publisher Security Vulnerabilities

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

Rel Publisher Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Rel Publisher Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_initrel-publisher.php:64
actionwp_headrel-publisher.php:69
Maintenance & Trust

Rel Publisher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedAug 30, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Rel Publisher Developer Profile

chrisguitarguy

8 plugins · 9K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Rel Publisher

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
regular-text
Data Attributes
name="pmg_rel_publisher"id="pmg_rel_publisher"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Rel Publisher