Job manager feed scroller Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/job-manager-feed-scroller

Get jobs added by plugin Job Manager and display them as scrolling text.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Apr 21, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Job manager feed scroller Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Job manager feed scroller has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "job-manager-feed-scroller" plugin v1.0 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests is commendable. Furthermore, the 100% success rate in output escaping and prepared statements for SQL queries indicates strong defensive coding practices.

However, there are a few areas that warrant attention. The analysis reports zero nonce checks and zero capability checks, which is a significant concern for a plugin that likely interacts with user data or performs actions. While the attack surface is small with only one shortcode and no unprotected entry points reported, the lack of authorization checks on this shortcode, if it were to accept any user-supplied input, could lead to vulnerabilities. The vulnerability history being clean is a positive sign, suggesting the plugin has not had past issues, but it doesn't negate the need for robust security controls.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding principles regarding data handling and output. The primary weakness lies in the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, which could expose the plugin to CSRF or privilege escalation attacks if the shortcode is not handled with extreme care in its implementation. The small attack surface is a mitigating factor, but the lack of foundational security checks is a notable risk.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Job manager feed scroller Security Vulnerabilities

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

Job manager feed scroller 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

Job manager feed scroller Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[showjobscroll] index.php:84
WordPress Hooks 2
filterwidget_textindex.php:85
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsindex.php:86
Maintenance & Trust

Job manager feed scroller Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedApr 21, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Job manager feed scroller Developer Profile

Nishant Vaity

4 plugins · 40 total installs

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

How We Detect Job manager feed scroller

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/job-manager-feed-scroller/jquery.newsTicker.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/job-manager-feed-scroller/jquery.newsTicker.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
scroll-text
JS Globals
jQuery
Shortcode Output
<div class="scroll-text"><script>jQuery("#jobs_uid_").newsTicker({
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Job manager feed scroller