Just Add Lipsum Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/just-add-lipsum

Creates a [lorem-ipsum] shortcode which can be used to add Lorem Ipsum text to any field which accepts shortcodes.

40 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Nov 18, 2010
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Just Add Lipsum Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "just-add-lipsum" v0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin correctly avoids the use of dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is escaped. There are no observed file operations or external HTTP requests, further minimizing potential attack vectors. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, is a positive indicator of code quality and careful development.

However, the analysis does reveal a lack of fundamental security checks. Specifically, there are no nonce or capability checks implemented. While the current attack surface is minimal and there are no exposed entry points without authorization (based on the static analysis), this absence of checks represents a potential risk. Should the plugin evolve or new entry points be introduced in future versions without these crucial security measures, it could become vulnerable to various attacks such as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) or privilege escalation.

In conclusion, "just-add-lipsum" v0.1 is currently very secure due to its simple functionality and careful coding. The strengths lie in its clean code and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary weakness, and the sole area of concern, is the absence of nonces and capability checks, which leaves it susceptible to future exploitation if the plugin's attack surface expands. Developers should prioritize implementing these checks to maintain a robust security posture.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Just Add Lipsum Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Just Add Lipsum Release Timeline

v0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Just Add Lipsum 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

Just Add Lipsum Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[lorem-ipsum] just-add-lipsum.php:77
Maintenance & Trust

Just Add Lipsum Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedNov 18, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Just Add Lipsum Developer Profile

boomstik

1 plugin · 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 Just Add Lipsum

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur? At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti quos dolores et quas molestias excepturi sint occaecati cupiditate non provident, similique sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollitia animi, id est laborum et dolorum fuga. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere possimus, omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet ut et voluptates repudiandae sint et molestiae non recusandae. Itaque earum rerum hic tenetur a sapiente delectus, ut aut reiciendis voluptatibus maiores alias consequatur aut perferendis doloribus asperiores repellat.</p>
FAQ

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