WP Link To This Post Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-link-to-this-post

A simple way to make it easier for your visitors to provide backlink to your posts by giving them the HTML code they need.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated May 9, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Link To This Post Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Link To This Post has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of wp-link-to-this-post v1.0 indicates a very strong security posture. The plugin exhibits an absence of common attack vectors such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped. There are also no file operations or external HTTP requests, and crucially, no nonce or capability checks are required, which, in the absence of any entry points, suggests these are not needed for the plugin's functionality as analyzed.

The taint analysis also shows zero flows with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the confidence in the code's safety. The vulnerability history is equally clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This combination of a minimal attack surface, clean code signals, and a spotless vulnerability history suggests that wp-link-to-this-post v1.0 is highly secure and unlikely to pose a risk to a WordPress installation.

While the lack of specific security checks like nonces and capability checks might seem like a concern in other contexts, the analysis shows zero entry points where these would be necessary. This suggests the plugin is designed in a way that does not expose any user-controllable input that requires such protections. The overall assessment is that this plugin, as analyzed, is exceptionally secure, with no identified risks or areas for deduction.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Link To This Post Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Link To This Post 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

WP Link To This Post Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentwp-link-to-this-post.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

WP Link To This Post Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedMay 9, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Link To This Post Developer Profile

ozhandonder

1 plugin · 10 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 Link To This Post

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<h5>Link to this post:</h5><p style="border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px 20px; background: #eee; border-radius: 4px;">&lt;a href=""&gt;
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Link To This Post