Podigee Player Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

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Shortcode for embedding the Podigee Podcast Player into a post.

80 active installs v1.0.3 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Nov 8, 2018
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Podigee Player Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'podigee-player-shortcode' v1.0.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, and the consistent use of prepared statements for queries are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, all observed outputs are properly escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, all of which significantly reduce potential attack vectors.

The plugin's attack surface is minimal, with a single shortcode being the only identified entry point, and importantly, it appears to have no unprotected access points. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history is also a positive sign, suggesting a history of stable and secure development. There are no identified taint flows, meaning data passed through the plugin is not being processed in a way that would lead to malicious execution.

While the current analysis reveals no immediate security flaws, the complete absence of nonce and capability checks across all entry points represents a potential weakness. Although the attack surface is small and there are no external dependencies or complex functionalities, a future update introducing new features or interaction points could introduce risks if these security mechanisms are not implemented. Overall, the plugin is currently very secure, but a lack of robust access control mechanisms is a point for future consideration.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Podigee Player Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Podigee Player 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

Podigee Player Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[podigee-player] podigee-player-shortcode.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Podigee Player Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 8, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Podigee Player Shortcode Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 880 total installs

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

How We Detect Podigee Player Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
https://cdn.podigee.com/podcast-player/javascripts/podigee-podcast-player.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
podigee-podcast-player
Data Attributes
data-configuration
Shortcode Output
<script class="podigee-podcast-player" src="https://cdn.podigee.com/podcast-player/javascripts/podigee-podcast-player.js" data-configuration="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Podigee Player Shortcode