Display URL Params Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/display-url-params

A simple shortcode to get URL parameters from the Query String and display them as dynamic content on pages, posts and forms.

100 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Sep 18, 2019
dynamic-contentgetparamsshortcodevars
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Display URL Params Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Display URL Params 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 'display-url-params' plugin version 1.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries not using prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped are positive indicators. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, suggesting a good track record.

However, a key concern is the complete lack of any authorization or nonce checks across all entry points, including the identified shortcode. While there are no current vulnerabilities or taint flows detected, this absence of security checks represents a significant potential risk. If the shortcode were to process any user-supplied input without proper validation and authorization, it could lead to various vulnerabilities, especially if it interacts with other parts of the WordPress system or external resources. The plugin's small attack surface is a mitigating factor, but the lack of fundamental security checks is a notable weakness.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks on shortcode
  • Missing nonce checks on shortcode
Vulnerabilities
None known

Display URL Params Security Vulnerabilities

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

Display URL Params Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Display URL Params Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[URLParam] URLParams.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Display URL Params Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedSep 18, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Display URL Params Developer Profile

dylanfeelscreative

1 plugin · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect Display URL Params

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/display-url-params/css/display-url-params.css/wp-content/plugins/display-url-params/js/display-url-params.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/display-url-params/js/display-url-params.js
Version Parameters
display-url-params/css/display-url-params.css?ver=display-url-params/js/display-url-params.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
esc_attr(esc_html($_GET[$param]))
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Display URL Params