Date Calculator Security & Risk Analysis

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Date Calculator returns the current date via shortcode and it can calculate it into an other and returns it in posts, pages and also in CF7-forms.

200 active installs v1.2.0 PHP + WP 3.6+ Updated Feb 20, 2018
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Date Calculator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "date-calculator" plugin version 1.2.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, and external HTTP requests is highly commendable. The fact that 100% of SQL queries use prepared statements and all outputs are properly escaped demonstrates good coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, and the absence of common vulnerability types in its history suggest a well-maintained and secure plugin. The presence of a capability check on one of its entry points further reinforces its security. The plugin's attack surface is small, consisting only of four shortcodes, none of which are reported as unprotected. Taint analysis also shows no concerning flows.

While the overall picture is very positive, the sole point of concern, albeit minor given the absence of exploitable issues, is the lack of nonce checks across its entry points. However, with a small attack surface and the presence of a capability check, the risk associated with this omission is significantly mitigated. In conclusion, "date-calculator" v1.2.0 appears to be a very secure plugin with excellent adherence to best security practices. The absence of historical vulnerabilities and the clean static analysis are strong indicators of its reliability. The single area for potential improvement would be the addition of nonce checks for enhanced security against potential cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, though the current risk is low.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Date Calculator Security Vulnerabilities

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

Date Calculator Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Date Calculator Attack Surface

Entry Points4
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 4

[date_now] date-calculator.php:182
[date_add] date-calculator.php:223
[date_sub] date-calculator.php:264
[date_say] date-calculator.php:305
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_menudate-calculator.php:33
filterwpcf7_form_elementsdate-calculator.php:148
Maintenance & Trust

Date Calculator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedFeb 20, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating88/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Date Calculator Developer Profile

matthias.s

2 plugins · 400 total installs

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

How We Detect Date Calculator

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wrap
Shortcode Output
[date_now][date_now show="dayonly/monthonly/yearonly" format="d.m.Y"][date_now show="dayonly"][date_now show="monthonly"]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Date Calculator