DC Simple Share Buttons Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dc-simple-share-buttons

A set of very simple social sharing buttons that loads pretty fast (no javascript, no images).

60 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Apr 9, 2014
facebookgooglesharesocialtwitter
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is DC Simple Share Buttons Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

DC Simple Share Buttons has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The dc-simple-share-buttons v1.0 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries (prepared statements used exclusively), file operations, external HTTP requests, and any recorded vulnerabilities is highly positive. The limited attack surface with no unprotected entry points also suggests a strong focus on security by the developer. However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of output escaping. This means that any data rendered to the user interface could potentially be manipulated, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. While taint analysis shows no flows, the lack of escaping is a fundamental security oversight that could be exploited if any user-supplied data were ever to be rendered. The plugin's history of zero vulnerabilities is encouraging but doesn't negate the immediate risk posed by unescaped output. In conclusion, while the plugin demonstrates strong adherence to many security best practices, the critical omission of output escaping introduces a tangible risk that needs immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • 0% output escaping
Vulnerabilities
None known

DC Simple Share Buttons Security Vulnerabilities

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

DC Simple Share Buttons Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

DC Simple Share Buttons Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[dc-social] doncaprio-social-plugin.php:225
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_menudoncaprio-social-plugin.php:51
actionadmin_initdoncaprio-social-plugin.php:109
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsdoncaprio-social-plugin.php:157
actionthe_contentdoncaprio-social-plugin.php:159
Maintenance & Trust

DC Simple Share Buttons Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedApr 9, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating90/100
Number of ratings10
Active installs60
Developer Profile

DC Simple Share Buttons Developer Profile

Don Caprio

1 plugin · 60 total installs

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

How We Detect DC Simple Share Buttons

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dc-simple-share-buttons/dc-social-share.css
Version Parameters
dc-social-share.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
facebookgoogle-plustwitterredditlinkedinpinterestmyclasssocial+1 more
HTML Comments
<!--Facebook--><!--Google Plus--><!--Twitter--><!--Reddit-->+2 more
Data Attributes
data-pin-dodata-pin-urldata-pin-mediadata-pin-description
JS Globals
window.opendocument.createElementdocument.body.appendChild
Shortcode Output
[dc-social][dc-social label="Share this article"]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about DC Simple Share Buttons