lorem shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/lorem-shortcode

The plugin contains two shortcodes, lorem and loremimage, the loremimage shortcode can be nested in the lorem shortcode.

100 active installs v1.3.3 PHP + WP 2.8.6+ Updated Dec 12, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is lorem shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

lorem shortcode 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 "lorem-shortcode" v1.3.3 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of dangerous functions, reliance on prepared statements for all SQL queries, and proper output escaping across all identified outputs are commendable practices. Furthermore, the lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history suggest a well-maintained and secure codebase. The plugin presents a minimal attack surface with only two shortcodes, and crucially, none of these entry points are reported as unprotected based on the provided data.

While the static analysis indicates no specific vulnerabilities or taint flows, the fact that there are zero nonce checks and zero capability checks on its entry points (even though they are not explicitly marked as unprotected) represents a potential weakness. If the shortcodes' functionality could be leveraged to perform sensitive actions or reveal sensitive information, the lack of these security controls would be a significant concern. However, given the plugin's name and the common use case of lorem ipsum generators, it's plausible that the shortcodes themselves are benign. The vulnerability history being entirely clean further bolsters confidence in the plugin's security.

In conclusion, the "lorem-shortcode" v1.3.3 plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices in key areas like SQL handling and output sanitization, and its clean vulnerability history is a significant strength. The primary area for improvement, albeit potentially low risk depending on the shortcodes' actual functionality, is the lack of nonce and capability checks. This plugin appears to be a robust and secure option.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

lorem shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

lorem shortcode Release Timeline

v1.3.3Current
v1.3.2
v1.3.1
v1.3.0
v1.1.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

lorem shortcode Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
3 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

lorem shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[lorem] lorem-shortcode.php:21
[loremimage] lorem-shortcode.php:22
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitlorem-shortcode.php:195
Maintenance & Trust

lorem shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.33
Last updatedDec 12, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads13K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

lorem shortcode Developer Profile

PersianScript

102 plugins · 177K total installs

72
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
304 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect lorem shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lorem-shortcode/lorem-shortcode.css
Version Parameters
lorem-shortcode/lorem-shortcode.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
alignleftalignright
Data Attributes
data-shortcode-ui-label="Lorem Ipsum"data-shortcode-ui-listitemimage="dashicons-media-text"data-shortcode-ui-attrs="[{"label":"Words","attr":"w","type":"number","value":5},{"label":"Paragraphs","attr":"p","type":"number","value":5},{"label":"Lines per paragraph","attr":"l","type":"number","value":3},{"label":"Align [loremimage]","attr":"align","type":"select","value":"right","options":{"right":"Right","left":"Left"}}]"
Shortcode Output
<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec laoreet tincidunt sollicitudin. Proin sagittis turpis semper purus gravida sit amet tempus nisi blandit.</p><p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec laoreet tincidunt sollicitudin. Proin sagittis turpis semper purus gravida sit amet tempus nisi blandit. Phasellus ut consectetur mauris.</p>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about lorem shortcode