Return shortlink button Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/return-shortlink-button

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100 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Nov 28, 2025
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Return shortlink button Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Return shortlink button has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "return-shortlink-button" v1.0 plugin reveals a very strong security posture in its current version. The absence of any identified attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code exhibits excellent practices regarding data handling, with 100% of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and 100% of output being properly escaped. The lack of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and critical taint flows further solidifies this positive assessment.

The vulnerability history is equally encouraging, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a history of secure development and maintenance for this plugin. The complete absence of any identified vulnerabilities in both code analysis and historical data indicates a low risk of immediate threats.

While the current version demonstrates exceptional security, it's important to note the complete lack of specific security checks like nonce or capability checks. While the current attack surface is zero, any future expansion of the plugin's functionality that introduces new entry points without these fundamental security mechanisms could introduce significant risk. As it stands, however, "return-shortlink-button" v1.0 appears to be a very secure plugin.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Return shortlink button Security Vulnerabilities

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

Return shortlink button 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

Return shortlink button Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterget_shortlinkreturn-shortlink-button.php:10
Maintenance & Trust

Return shortlink button Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedNov 28, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Return shortlink button Developer Profile

CheGevara29

2 plugins · 400 total installs

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

How We Detect Return shortlink button

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Return shortlink button