Country Flags Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/country-flags

Insert country flags via a shortcode. Example: [flag country="fr"] inserts corresponding image size.

90 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 7.2.10+ WP 4.9.8+ Updated Sep 7, 2019
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Country Flags Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Country Flags 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

The 'country-flags' v1.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no detected dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, minimizing potential attack vectors. The plugin's attack surface is minimal, consisting of a single shortcode, and importantly, no AJAX handlers or REST API routes are exposed without authentication checks. The complete absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity issues, and the lack of any taint analysis findings, further bolster its good security standing. This suggests a well-developed plugin that prioritizes secure coding practices. While the lack of explicit capability or nonce checks on the shortcode is a minor point of consideration, given the overall minimal attack surface and the absence of known vulnerabilities, the plugin appears to be very secure.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode without explicit capability check
Vulnerabilities
None known

Country Flags Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Country Flags Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Country Flags 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

Country Flags Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[flag] country-flags.php:299
Maintenance & Trust

Country Flags Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedSep 7, 2019
PHP min version7.2.10
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs90
Developer Profile

Country Flags Developer Profile

Bimal Poudel

13 plugins · 840 total installs

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

How We Detect Country Flags

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<img src="https://www.countryflags.io/{country}/flat/{size}.png" />
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Country Flags