Copy to Clipboard Security & Risk Analysis

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Copy to Clipboard WordPress plugin helps you to copy anything to clipboard from your landing page.

100 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 5.3+ WP 4.0+ Updated May 25, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Copy to Clipboard Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'copy-to-clipboard' plugin, version 1.0.1, exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, properly escaped output, and the use of prepared statements for any potential SQL queries are strong indicators of responsible development. Furthermore, the lack of file operations and external HTTP requests reduces the potential for common attack vectors. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history with zero recorded CVEs, suggesting a track record of security awareness.

However, the analysis does reveal some areas for potential improvement and caution. The presence of a shortcode as the sole entry point, while not directly exposed as unprotected, warrants attention. The absence of nonce checks and capability checks, even with no AJAX or REST API handlers, could be a concern if future development introduces such features without adequate security measures. The limited scope of taint analysis (0 flows analyzed) also means that more complex vulnerabilities might have been missed.

In conclusion, the plugin appears to be relatively secure for its current functionality, prioritizing secure coding practices. The main weaknesses lie in the potential for future vulnerabilities due to the lack of comprehensive security checks on its single entry point, and the limited depth of the static analysis performed. While no immediate critical risks are evident, ongoing vigilance and a proactive approach to security in future updates are recommended.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode without capability/nonce checks
  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
  • Limited taint analysis (0 flows analyzed)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Copy to Clipboard Security Vulnerabilities

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

Copy to Clipboard Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
3 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Copy to Clipboard Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[copy2clip] Inc\Shortcode.php:22
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsInc\Assets.php:15
actioninitInc\Shortcode.php:17
Maintenance & Trust

Copy to Clipboard Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedMay 25, 2023
PHP min version5.3
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Copy to Clipboard Developer Profile

Liton Arefin

45 plugins · 43K total installs

83
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
63 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Copy to Clipboard

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/copy-to-clipboard/assets/css/copy-to-clipboard.css/wp-content/plugins/copy-to-clipboard/assets/js/clipboard.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/copy-to-clipboard/assets/js/clipboard.js
Version Parameters
copy-to-clipboard/assets/css/copy-to-clipboard.css?ver=copy-to-clipboard/assets/js/clipboard.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
copy-to-clipboardcopy2clip-btn-wrapcopy2clip-btn
Data Attributes
data-clipboard-actiondata-clipboard-target
JS Globals
ClipboardJScopy2clipBtnclearCopyText
Shortcode Output
<div class="copy-to-clipboard"> <input class="copy2clip-btn-wrap" id="copy2clip-btn-wrap" type="text" value="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Copy to Clipboard