Slug Trace Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/slugtrace

Expose the hidden "old slugs" WordPress stores and automatically redirects for your Posts, Pages, and all Public Custom Post Types.

0 active installs v1.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Mar 23, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Slug Trace Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Slug Trace 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

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'slugtrace' v1.0 plugin appears to have a very strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, or unsanitized output. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the reported zero total entry points across AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limit the potential attack surface. The plugin also demonstrates good practices by not bundling any external libraries, further reducing the risk of known vulnerabilities in third-party code.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a history of secure development and maintenance for this plugin. However, it is important to note that the static analysis did not detect any nonce or capability checks. While the current attack surface is zero, the absence of these checks means that *if* new entry points were to be introduced in future versions without proper authentication or authorization, they could potentially be exploited. This is a minor concern given the current state, but something to monitor in future updates.

In conclusion, 'slugtrace' v1.0 exhibits excellent security practices with no identified vulnerabilities in its current version and a clean vulnerability history. The primary area for potential improvement, though not an immediate risk due to the lack of entry points, is the implementation of nonce and capability checks for any future expansion of its functionality.

Key Concerns

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

Slug Trace Security Vulnerabilities

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

Slug Trace Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Slug Trace Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Slug Trace Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionpost_updatedslugtrace.php:21
actionadd_meta_boxesslugtrace.php:37
Maintenance & Trust

Slug Trace Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedMar 23, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads85

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Slug Trace Developer Profile

Milap

5 plugins · 410 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 Trace

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
Slug HistoryHistory starts after the first publish.No previous slugs found.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Slug Trace