insertTime Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/inserttime

A simple wordpress plugin that adds a shorcode [time] tp insert your local time at page loading in a post.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jan 20, 2013
datedatetimeshort-codesshortcodestime
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is insertTime Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "inserttime" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no detected dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no identified file operations, external HTTP requests, or known vulnerabilities (CVEs). This indicates a well-developed plugin that adheres to fundamental security best practices, with no obvious flaws in its code or historical security record.

Despite the generally positive findings, a key area for improvement is the lack of explicit nonce and capability checks across its entry points. While the attack surface is composed solely of shortcodes and there are no direct AJAX or REST API endpoints without checks, shortcodes themselves can sometimes be leveraged in attacks if their underlying logic is not properly secured. The absence of these checks, even in a limited attack surface, represents a potential, albeit likely low, risk that could be mitigated through more robust authentication and authorization mechanisms within the shortcode handlers.

In conclusion, "inserttime" v1.0 appears to be a secure plugin with a clean bill of health. Its strengths lie in its absence of dangerous code, secure database interactions, and proper output handling. The only minor concern is the potential for improvement in securing shortcode usage through explicit nonce and capability checks, which would further solidify its already impressive security standing.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

insertTime Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

insertTime 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

insertTime Attack Surface

Entry Points11
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 11

[time] insertTime.php:22
[Time] insertTime.php:23
[TIME] insertTime.php:24
[dateTime] insertTime.php:32
[DateTime] insertTime.php:33
[Datetime] insertTime.php:34
[datetime] insertTime.php:35
[DATETIME] insertTime.php:36
[date] insertTime.php:44
[Date] insertTime.php:45
[DATE] insertTime.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

insertTime Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJan 20, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs10
Developer Profile

insertTime Developer Profile

Shereefz

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect insertTime

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
insertTimecurrentTimecurrentDatecurrentDateTime
Data Attributes
alt="at page loading time"
Shortcode Output
<label alt="at page loading time" class="insertTime currentTime"><label alt="at page loading time" class="insertTime currentDate"><label alt="at page loading time" class="insertTime currentDateTime">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about insertTime