Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed Security & Risk Analysis

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Removes all links to Amazon.com/Amzn.to in the RSS feed.

100 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Jul 19, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'remove-amazon-links-from-rss-feed' v1.4 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential vulnerabilities. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, indicating a consistent track record of security.

While the static analysis suggests a robustly secured plugin with no obvious code-level vulnerabilities, the complete absence of capability checks and nonce checks on its (admittedly zero) entry points is a notable omission. In scenarios where entry points might be introduced in future versions or if the plugin's functionality were to expand, the lack of these fundamental security mechanisms could become a concern. However, given the current state and the plugin's stated purpose, the risk is currently minimal.

In conclusion, this plugin appears to be well-developed from a security perspective, with no evident flaws in its current version. Its limited scope and adherence to secure coding practices for the operations it performs are commendable. The primary area for potential future improvement would be the proactive implementation of capability and nonce checks, even in the absence of immediate entry points, to prepare for future expansion and maintain a high security standard.

Key Concerns

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

Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed 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

Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedJul 19, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed Developer Profile

Phil McDonnell

2 plugins · 120 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove Amazon Links from RSS Feed