Twitter Expander Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/twitter-expander

Expand your Twitter-Name @something in your Posting with Twitterlink http://twitter.com/something

10 active installs v3.3.2 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Mar 24, 2021
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CVEs total0
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Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Twitter Expander Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Twitter Expander has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'twitter-expander' plugin v3.3.2 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified vulnerabilities or concerning code patterns. The plugin boasts zero attack surface entry points, a complete absence of dangerous functions, and all SQL queries (though none are present) would have used prepared statements. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or instances of missing nonce or capability checks. Taint analysis also shows zero flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a high level of code hygiene. The plugin's vulnerability history is equally spotless, with no recorded CVEs, further reinforcing its secure profile.

While the lack of any detected issues is highly positive, it's important to acknowledge that static analysis is not foolproof. The complete absence of any entry points might suggest a very limited or no-op functionality that doesn't interact with external data or user input in a way that would trigger such findings. However, based solely on the provided data, the 'twitter-expander' plugin v3.3.2 demonstrates an excellent security posture, adhering to best practices and showing no signs of common security weaknesses. Its past and present vulnerability record is excellent, giving confidence in its current state.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Twitter Expander Security Vulnerabilities

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

Twitter Expander Release Timeline

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

Twitter Expander 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

Twitter Expander Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contenttwitter_expander.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Twitter Expander Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedMar 24, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Twitter Expander Developer Profile

Eric-Oliver Mächler

13 plugins · 5K total installs

95
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
7 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Twitter Expander

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<a href="https://twitter.com/target="_blank" >@
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Twitter Expander