Genesis Easy Columns Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-easy-columns

Easily add Genesis column shortcodes to your WordPress editor.

2K active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Nov 28, 2017
columnsgenesis-columnsgenesis-columns-shortcodewordpress-columnswp-columns
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Genesis Easy Columns Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Genesis Easy Columns 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 genesis-easy-columns plugin, version 1.4, exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries using prepared statements, file operations, and external HTTP requests is a strong positive indicator. Furthermore, the lack of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history suggest the plugin has historically been maintained with security in mind. The presence of capability checks, while not directly tied to specific entry points in this analysis, also contributes to a more secure foundation.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping is missing
  • No nonce checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Genesis Easy Columns Security Vulnerabilities

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

Genesis Easy Columns Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Genesis Easy Columns Attack Surface

Entry Points12
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 12

[one-half-first] includes\shortcodes.php:15
[one-half] includes\shortcodes.php:20
[one-third-first] includes\shortcodes.php:25
[one-third] includes\shortcodes.php:30
[one-fourth-first] includes\shortcodes.php:35
[one-fourth] includes\shortcodes.php:40
[one-fifth-first] includes\shortcodes.php:45
[one-fifth] includes\shortcodes.php:50
[one-sixth-first] includes\shortcodes.php:55
[one-sixth] includes\shortcodes.php:60
[clear] includes\shortcodes.php:65
[clear-line] includes\shortcodes.php:70
WordPress Hooks 6
filtermce_external_pluginsincludes\functions.php:10
filtermce_buttonsincludes\functions.php:11
actioninitincludes\functions.php:15
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\functions.php:52
actionadmin_menuincludes\gc-settings.php:11
actionadmin_initincludes\gc-settings.php:50
Maintenance & Trust

Genesis Easy Columns Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedNov 28, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads52K

Community Trust

Rating88/100
Number of ratings11
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Genesis Easy Columns Developer Profile

Code96

1 plugin · 2K total installs

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

How We Detect Genesis Easy Columns

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/optional-css/column-style.css/wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/shortcodes.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/includes/shortcodes.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
one-halfone-half firstone-thirdone-third firstone-fourthone-fourth firstone-fifthone-fifth first+4 more
JS Globals
window.columnwindow.one_halfwindow.one_thirdwindow.one_fourthwindow.one_fifthwindow.one_sixth+2 more
Shortcode Output
<div class="one-half first"><div class="one-half"><div class="one-third first"><div class="one-third">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis Easy Columns