Remove spam links Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-spam-links

Plugin removes spam links from comment area.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 2.3+ Updated Jul 3, 2019
antispamcomment-areacommentsremove-linkspam
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove spam links Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "remove-spam-links" v1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a lack of dangerous functions, complete adherence to prepared statements for any SQL queries, and proper output escaping. No file operations or external HTTP requests were detected, and crucially, there are no nonce or capability checks. This suggests a very limited attack surface and a design that likely avoids common vulnerability patterns. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, further reinforcing its apparent security. However, the complete absence of capability checks, while seemingly good in this context, could be a concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand, as it would then be entirely reliant on other security measures to prevent unauthorized access. Overall, for its current state, the plugin appears to be secure, but the lack of explicit authorization checks warrants a minor note of caution for future development.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove spam links Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove spam links Release Timeline

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

Remove spam links 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 spam links Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtercomment_textremove_spam_links.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Remove spam links Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedJul 3, 2019
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Remove spam links Developer Profile

kaniaa

2 plugins · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect Remove spam links

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/remove-spam-links/remove_spam_links.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove spam links