Smooth Scroll Up Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/smooth-scroll-up

Smooth Scroll Up is a lightweight plugin that creates a customizable back to top feature in your WordPress website.

7K active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Jan 18, 2019
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Smooth Scroll Up Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Smooth Scroll Up has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, the "smooth-scroll-up" v1.2 plugin exhibits an excellent security posture. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a strong indicator of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of any taint flows suggests that user-controlled data is not being improperly handled within the plugin's codebase.

The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, with zero CVEs of any severity. This, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. The plugin's limited attack surface, with zero entry points identified and no identified unprotected areas, further bolsters its security. While the absence of nonce and capability checks on entry points is noted, given the lack of exploitable code signals, this currently poses no immediate risk. However, for future versions, incorporating these checks would further harden the plugin against potential, albeit unlikely, future threats.

In conclusion, the "smooth-scroll-up" v1.2 plugin demonstrates a high level of security. Its codebase is clean, free from known vulnerabilities, and has a minimal attack surface. The strengths significantly outweigh any minor concerns. The complete absence of identified risks in the static analysis and vulnerability history makes this plugin a very safe choice from a security perspective.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Smooth Scroll Up Security Vulnerabilities

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

Smooth Scroll Up 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

Smooth Scroll Up Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionplugins_loadedplugin.php:28
filterplugin_action_linksplugin.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Smooth Scroll Up Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedJan 18, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads168K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings59
Active installs7K
Developer Profile

Smooth Scroll Up Developer Profile

Konstantinos Kouratoras

1 plugin · 7K total installs

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

How We Detect Smooth Scroll Up

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smooth-scroll-up/assets/css/smooth-scroll-up.css/wp-content/plugins/smooth-scroll-up/assets/js/smooth-scroll-up.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smooth-scroll-up/assets/js/smooth-scroll-up.js
Version Parameters
smooth-scroll-up/assets/css/smooth-scroll-up.css?ver=smooth-scroll-up/assets/js/smooth-scroll-up.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Smooth Scroll Up