PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/pryc-wp-widget-shortcode

Add shortcode support to widgets

20 active installs v1.0.4 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jun 20, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "pryc-wp-widget-shortcode" plugin v1.0.4 exhibits a strong security posture. The analysis reveals a remarkably clean codebase with no identified dangerous functions, no unescaped output, no file operations, and no external HTTP requests. Crucially, the absence of any SQL queries that do not use prepared statements is a significant positive indicator. The total absence of entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, along with a complete lack of capability or nonce checks, while seemingly indicating no attack surface, also suggests that the plugin might be very limited in its functionality or that the analysis may not have captured all potential interaction points.

The vulnerability history is equally positive, with zero known CVEs, meaning no previously discovered security flaws. This lack of historical vulnerabilities, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a well-developed and maintained plugin, or at least one that has not attracted significant security scrutiny due to its limited scope. The plugin's strengths lie in its apparent avoidance of common web vulnerabilities. However, the complete absence of any security checks (nonces, capabilities) for any potential entry points, should they exist and be discovered, would represent a significant risk if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if the analysis missed certain interaction methods. Despite this theoretical concern, the current data points to a secure plugin.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks for entry points
  • No nonce checks for entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

PRyC WP: Widget 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

PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterwidget_textpryc-wp-widget-shortcode.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedJun 20, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode Developer Profile

Patryk

18 plugins · 4K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PRyC WP: Widget Shortcode