Literal Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/literal-shortcode

Adds a shortcode for the literal display of other shortcodes, html tags, or characters in post or page text.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Unknown
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Literal Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The literal-shortcode plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the static analysis. The complete absence of dangerous functions, the exclusive use of prepared statements for any SQL queries (though none are reported, this is a good practice indicator), and the assurance that all outputs are properly escaped are all positive signs. Furthermore, the plugin has no file operations or external HTTP requests, minimizing common attack vectors. The limited attack surface, consisting of a single shortcode and no unprotected entry points, further contributes to its good security standing. The lack of any historical vulnerabilities or CVEs also suggests a history of secure development.

Key Concerns

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

Literal Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Literal Shortcode 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

Literal Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[chr] literal-shortcode.php:38
Maintenance & Trust

Literal Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Literal Shortcode Developer Profile

Luke Mlsna

11 plugins · 13K total installs

83
trust score
Avg Security Score
84/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Literal Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Literal Shortcode