Simple Scroll To Top Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-scroll-to-top

This plugin is the most efficient way to add smooth scroll to top option in your wordpress blog.

100 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Nov 26, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Scroll To Top Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Scroll To Top 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'simple-scroll-to-top' plugin version 1.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin successfully avoids critical security pitfalls such as unsanitized taint flows, indicating robust code hygiene. The complete lack of known CVEs, both historically and currently, further solidifies its secure reputation. The plugin's design appears to prioritize security by not exposing significant attack vectors like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes without proper checks, and it has zero unprotected entry points. This suggests a well-developed and securely coded plugin with minimal surface area for potential attacks. The only potential area for minor improvement, if any, would be the complete absence of capability checks, although given the plugin's likely functionality and lack of other vulnerabilities, this is a very low concern at present.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Scroll To Top Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Scroll To Top Release Timeline

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

Simple Scroll To Top 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

Simple Scroll To Top Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssimple_scroll_top.php:21
actionwp_headsimple_scroll_top.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Scroll To Top Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 26, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Simple Scroll To Top Developer Profile

Vijayakumar Selvaraj

2 plugins · 300 total installs

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

How We Detect Simple Scroll To Top

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-scroll-to-top/js/backttoTop.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-scroll-to-top/js/backttoTop.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
GotoTop
HTML Comments
<!-- Simple Scroll To Top 1.0 by Vijayakumar S -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Scroll To Top