Bloginfo Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bloginfo

A shortcode to get some useful information from your WordPress Installation.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.0+ Updated Nov 19, 2019
bloginfofunctions
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Bloginfo Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "bloginfo" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the correct implementation of SQL prepared statements and output escaping are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the plugin has no known vulnerabilities, indicating a track record of secure development or timely patching.

However, a notable concern is the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks. While the current entry points are limited to one shortcode and there are no unprotected AJAX handlers or REST API routes, this absence of authorization checks represents a potential weakness. Should the plugin's functionality expand or new entry points be introduced without these security measures, it could become vulnerable to privilege escalation or unauthorized access.

In conclusion, "bloginfo" v1.0 is currently secure due to its limited attack surface and lack of known vulnerabilities. The plugin developer has followed good practices regarding SQL and output handling. The primary area for improvement and potential future risk lies in the implementation of robust nonce and capability checks to safeguard against potential unauthorized actions, especially if the plugin's scope grows.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Bloginfo Security Vulnerabilities

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

Bloginfo 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

Bloginfo Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[bloginfo] bloginfo.php:42
Maintenance & Trust

Bloginfo Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedNov 19, 2019
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Bloginfo Developer Profile

Marcos Rezende

6 plugins · 180 total installs

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

How We Detect Bloginfo

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
[bloginfo]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloginfo