Bloginfo Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bloginfo-shortcode

Displays information about your blog in a page or post.

800 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Sep 7, 2010
bloginfoshortcode
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Bloginfo Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "bloginfo-shortcode" plugin version 1.1 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the static analysis provided. The code appears to follow best practices by not using dangerous functions, exclusively employing prepared statements for any SQL queries (though none were found), and properly escaping all output. Furthermore, there are no observed file operations, external HTTP requests, or bundled libraries that could introduce vulnerabilities. The plugin has a minimal attack surface consisting of one shortcode with no apparent unauthenticated entry points.

The vulnerability history is also a significant positive indicator, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The lack of taint analysis results also points towards a clean codebase with no identified flows that could lead to vulnerabilities. Overall, the plugin appears to be well-developed and secure, with no immediate red flags based on the provided data. Its strengths lie in its adherence to secure coding practices and its clean vulnerability history.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Bloginfo Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Bloginfo Shortcode 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 Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[bloginfo] bloginfo-shortcode.php:17
Maintenance & Trust

Bloginfo Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedSep 7, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs800
Developer Profile

Bloginfo Shortcode Developer Profile

w3prodigy

5 plugins · 920 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Bloginfo Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
get_bloginfo
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloginfo Shortcode