
Easy Footnotes Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/easy-footnotesEasy Footnotes lets you quickly and easily add footnotes throughout your WordPress posts using a simple shortcode in the text editor.
Is Easy Footnotes Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Easy Footnotes has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The 'easy-footnotes' plugin version 1.1.13 presents a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of known CVEs and the consistent use of prepared statements for SQL queries indicate a commitment to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates a responsible approach to output escaping, with a high percentage of outputs being properly handled. The limited attack surface, consisting of three shortcodes and no unprotected entry points, also contributes to its favorable security profile.
Key Concerns
- 81% output escaping
- 0 Capability checks
Easy Footnotes Security Vulnerabilities
Easy Footnotes Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
Easy Footnotes Attack Surface
Shortcodes 3
WordPress Hooks 6
Maintenance & Trust
Easy Footnotes Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Easy Footnotes Developer Profile
2 plugins · 8K total installs
How We Detect Easy Footnotes
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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