Bookmarks Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bookmarks-shortcode

Creates shortcodes that will generate an unordered list of your WordPress links (bookmarks).

90 active installs v2.3.1 PHP 5.2+ WP 2.5+ Updated Dec 1, 2020
blogrollbookmarkslinksshortcodewp_list_bookmarks
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Bookmarks Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "bookmarks-shortcode" plugin v2.3.1 presents an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, direct SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests indicates robust coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin exhibits 100% output escaping and utilizes prepared statements for all SQL queries, mitigating common vulnerabilities. The lack of any recorded CVEs, past or present, further reinforces its secure standing. This thorough approach to security is commendable and suggests a plugin that is unlikely to introduce significant risks to a WordPress installation.

While the absence of any identified vulnerabilities is a significant strength, it's important to acknowledge that static analysis is not exhaustive. The complete lack of nonces and capability checks across all entry points (although these entry points are zero) might be a point of consideration in scenarios where the plugin's functionality might expand in future versions. However, given the current state of zero entry points, this is a theoretical concern rather than a practical one. The plugin's current design appears to prioritize security effectively.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Bookmarks Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Bookmarks 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

Bookmarks Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitbookmarks-shortcode.php:68
Maintenance & Trust

Bookmarks Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedDec 1, 2020
PHP min version5.2
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Bookmarks Shortcode Developer Profile

Shea Bunge

7 plugins · 22K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Bookmarks Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<ul class="bookmarks-shortcode">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bookmarks Shortcode