Dummy Text Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dummy-text-shortcode

Allows for dummy text to be placed in a post / page with the [dummy] shortcode.

10 active installs v1.01 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Unknown
dummy-contentdummy-textlorem-ipsummarkup-contentshortcodes
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Dummy Text Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Dummy Text Shortcode has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The "dummy-text-shortcode" v1.01 plugin demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no detected dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all outputs are correctly escaped. File operations and external HTTP requests are absent, further minimizing the attack surface. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history, including critical or high severity issues, is a positive indicator. The plugin's entry points are limited to a single shortcode, and importantly, there are no identified unprotected entry points.

While the code analysis reveals excellent security practices, the complete absence of taint analysis results and the zero count for nonce checks and capability checks are notable. While not necessarily indicative of a vulnerability in this specific version, these are standard security mechanisms that are often implemented to prevent various classes of attacks. Their absence, even if the current attack surface doesn't seem exploitable, could represent a potential future risk if the plugin's functionality or integration with other parts of WordPress evolves.

In conclusion, "dummy-text-shortcode" v1.01 appears to be a secure plugin for its current version and functionality. Its strong adherence to secure coding practices like prepared statements and output escaping, coupled with a clean vulnerability history, makes it a low-risk component. However, the absence of certain security checks like nonces and capability checks, while not currently exploitable based on the data, is a minor point of concern for long-term security robustness.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Dummy Text Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Dummy Text Shortcode 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

Dummy Text Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[dummy] dummy-text-shortcode.php:99
Maintenance & Trust

Dummy Text Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Dummy Text Shortcode Developer Profile

Andrew Norcross

18 plugins · 2K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Dummy Text Shortcode

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dummy Text Shortcode