Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/slug-free-permalinks

Use ID based permalinks for selected post types and taxonomies without managing slugs.

0 active installs v1.4.6 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.8+ Updated Mar 31, 2026
custom-post-typespermalinksslugstaxonomyurls
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "slug-free-permalinks" plugin v1.4.6 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or unsanitized taint flows is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates good practices by ensuring all identified outputs are properly escaped and there are no external HTTP requests or file operations, minimizing potential attack vectors.

The plugin's attack surface is reported as zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. This suggests a highly contained functionality. While there is one capability check, the lack of any unprotected entry points further bolsters its security. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a history of stable and secure development.

Overall, the plugin appears to be well-developed from a security perspective. The lack of any vulnerabilities or exploitable code signals is commendable. The primary area for potential concern, though not an active issue in this version, is the complete absence of nonces. While not exploitable in this specific analysis due to the lack of entry points, incorporating nonces for any future additions of interactive features would further enhance its security.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Security Vulnerabilities

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

Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Release Timeline

v1.4.6Current
v1.4.5
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
41 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped41 total outputs
Attack Surface

Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 9
actioninitslug-free-permalinks.php:32
filterpost_linkslug-free-permalinks.php:33
filterpost_type_linkslug-free-permalinks.php:34
filterterm_linkslug-free-permalinks.php:35
filterquery_varsslug-free-permalinks.php:36
actionparse_requestslug-free-permalinks.php:37
actiontemplate_redirectslug-free-permalinks.php:38
actionadmin_initslug-free-permalinks.php:39
actionadmin_menuslug-free-permalinks.php:40
Maintenance & Trust

Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0
Last updatedMar 31, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads102

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs Developer Profile

Kodo

1 plugin · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/slug-free-permalinks/admin/css/settings.css/wp-content/plugins/slug-free-permalinks/admin/js/settings.js
Version Parameters
slug-free-permalinks/admin/css/settings.css?ver=slug-free-permalinks/admin/js/settings.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
ptid-settings
JS Globals
ptid_options
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Slug-Free Permalinks – Simple ID-Based URLs