Open Files In New Window or Tab Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-open-files-in-new-window

Makes any link to a file open in a new tab by adding 'target="_blank"' to the link.

80 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Oct 7, 2014
fileslinks
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Open Files In New Window or Tab Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Open Files In New Window or Tab has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-open-files-in-new-window" plugin version 0.1 presents a very strong initial security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or critical taint flows is highly commendable. The plugin also demonstrates excellent adherence to WordPress security best practices by not exposing any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that lack proper authentication or permission checks. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history suggests a well-maintained codebase or a very limited exposure, which is a significant positive indicator.

However, it's important to note that the analysis relies solely on the provided data. The plugin's extremely limited attack surface (0 entry points) means that the static analysis may not have had many opportunities to uncover potential issues. The complete absence of nonce and capability checks across all analyzed components, while not directly problematic given the lack of entry points, is a practice that would raise significant concerns if the plugin were to evolve and gain more interaction points. The lack of any identified vulnerability history is a strength, but for a version as low as 0.1, it could also indicate limited real-world usage or testing, rather than a guaranteed absence of future issues. Overall, for its current state and analyzed features, the plugin appears very secure, with the primary area for caution being the potential for future issues if new features are added without corresponding security checks.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Open Files In New Window or Tab Security Vulnerabilities

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

Open Files In New Window or Tab 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

Open Files In New Window or Tab Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptswp-open-files-new-window.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Open Files In New Window or Tab Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedOct 7, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Open Files In New Window or Tab Developer Profile

Andy Brudtkuhl

4 plugins · 730 total installs

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

How We Detect Open Files In New Window or Tab

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-open-files-in-new-window/wp-open-files-new-window.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-open-files-in-new-window/wp-open-files-new-window.js
Version Parameters
/wp-content/plugins/wp-open-files-in-new-window/wp-open-files-new-window.js?ver=1.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Open Files In New Window or Tab