Logic Shortcodes Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/logic-shortcodes

Use shortcodes for conditional logic based on post meta or taxonomy terms.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.5.0+ Updated Apr 28, 2016
conditionallogicpostmetataxonomyterm
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Logic Shortcodes Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Logic Shortcodes 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 "logic-shortcodes" plugin v1.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and any recorded vulnerabilities indicates diligent security practices in its development. The plugin also exhibits no taint flows, suggesting that data passed through it is handled securely.

However, there are a few areas that, while not immediately indicating a vulnerability in this version, are noteworthy for future development and assessment. The fact that there are no capability checks or nonce checks for the single shortcode entry point means that any user, regardless of their role or permissions, can potentially trigger its functionality. While the static analysis found no immediate issues with this shortcode in v1.0, this lack of access control represents a potential surface for future vulnerabilities if the shortcode's functionality becomes sensitive or if it processes user-supplied data in a way that could be exploited.

In conclusion, "logic-shortcodes" v1.0 appears to be a very secure plugin with no known vulnerabilities or immediate exploitable flaws. Its strengths lie in its clean code and adherence to secure coding principles like prepared statements and output escaping. The primary weakness, though not a current vulnerability, is the lack of authentication and authorization for its shortcode, which is a minor concern for a plugin that currently has a limited attack surface and no history of issues.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode without capability checks
  • Shortcode without nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Logic Shortcodes Security Vulnerabilities

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

Logic Shortcodes 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

Logic Shortcodes Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[if] logic-shortcodes.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

Logic Shortcodes Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedApr 28, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Logic Shortcodes Developer Profile

Samuel Diethelm

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Logic Shortcodes

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
logic-shortcodes/logic-shortcodes.php?ver=1.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
[if][/if]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Logic Shortcodes