WP Click Check Security & Risk Analysis

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10 active installs v0.4.1 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated May 24, 2011
click-counterlink-analytics
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Click Check Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Click Check has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-click-check" v0.4.1 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture, with no identified vulnerabilities in its history and a small attack surface. However, the static analysis reveals significant concerns regarding output escaping and data sanitization. The fact that 0% of the total 12 outputs are properly escaped is a critical weakness, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is rendered directly in the output.

Furthermore, the taint analysis identified one flow with unsanitized paths. While classified as not critical or high severity, this still indicates a potential for unintended behavior or information disclosure if an attacker can manipulate the path in question. The absence of nonce checks and capability checks on the minimal entry points is less concerning given the reported lack of entry points without authentication, but it's a good practice to be aware of.

Overall, the plugin's lack of vulnerability history is a positive sign, suggesting a commitment to security. However, the identified issues with output escaping and unsanitized paths require immediate attention to mitigate potential risks. The plugin needs to prioritize proper data sanitization and output escaping to improve its security.

Key Concerns

  • 0% of outputs properly escaped
  • Flow with unsanitized paths found
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
  • 25% of SQL queries using prepared statements
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Click Check Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Click Check Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
3
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
12
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

25% prepared4 total queries

Output Escaping

0% escaped12 total outputs
Data Flows
1 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

1 flows1 with unsanitized paths
<redirect> (redirect.php:0)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

WP Click Check Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actioninitwp-click-check.php:205
actionadmin_menuwp-click-check.php:206
filterthe_contentwp-click-check.php:207
filtercomment_textwp-click-check.php:208
actionwp_dashboard_setupwp-click-check.php:241
Maintenance & Trust

WP Click Check Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.1
Last updatedMay 24, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Click Check Developer Profile

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3 plugins · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect WP Click Check

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Click Check