Genesis Shortcode Generator Security & Risk Analysis

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The Genesis Shortcode Generator plugin allows you to quickly add any default Genesis shortcodes, columns, and widgets to your content via an added but …

100 active installs v2.0.1 PHP + WP 3.5.1+ Updated May 7, 2016
genesisshortcodes
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Genesis Shortcode Generator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "genesis-shortcode-generator" plugin v2.0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. All identified entry points, including shortcodes, are protected. The code demonstrates excellent practices by using prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all output. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint analysis findings further reinforces this positive assessment. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a history of stable and secure development. However, the complete absence of nonce checks is a notable weakness. While the current attack surface is small and protected, a comprehensive security approach would typically include nonce checks for all interactive elements to mitigate potential CSRF vulnerabilities, even if not immediately exploitable given the current data. Overall, the plugin is remarkably secure, but this single omission prevents it from achieving a perfect score.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Genesis Shortcode Generator Security Vulnerabilities

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

Genesis Shortcode Generator Code Analysis

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

Genesis Shortcode Generator Attack Surface

Entry Points5
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 5

[gb_clear] includes\Main.php:49
[genesis_column] includes\Main.php:50
[genesis_featured_page] includes\Main.php:51
[genesis_featured_post] includes\Main.php:52
[genesis_user_profile] includes\Main.php:53
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_noticesadmin\GingerBeard_Admin.php:25
actionadmin_noticesadmin\GingerBeard_Admin.php:26
actionadmin_headadmin\GingerBeard_Admin.php:28
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin\GingerBeard_Admin.php:29
filtermce_external_pluginsadmin\GingerBeard_Admin.php:104
filtermce_buttonsadmin\GingerBeard_Admin.php:105
filterthe_contentincludes\Main.php:55
Maintenance & Trust

Genesis Shortcode Generator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedMay 7, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Genesis Shortcode Generator Developer Profile

BeardedGinger

2 plugins · 120 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 Shortcode Generator

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/genesis-shortcode-generator/assets/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/genesis-shortcode-generator/assets/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/genesis-shortcode-generator/assets/admin.js
Version Parameters
genesis-shortcode-generator/assets/admin.css?ver=genesis-shortcode-generator/assets/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
genesis-shortcodes
JS Globals
genesis_shortcodes
Shortcode Output
[gb_clear][genesis_column][genesis_featured_page][genesis_featured_post]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis Shortcode Generator