QR Code Creator Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/qr-code-creator

A WordPress plugin which will help you to create QR Codes.

900 active installs v0.1.5 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Jan 2, 2025
generatorqr-codeqr-code-creatorqr-code-generator
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is QR Code Creator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

QR Code Creator has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "qr-code-creator" plugin v0.1.5 presents a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests indicates a well-coded and secure plugin. Furthermore, the complete lack of any identified taint flows and a clean vulnerability history with zero CVEs are significant strengths. The plugin appears to implement robust security practices.

However, a notable concern arises from the complete absence of any nonce checks or capability checks. While the current attack surface is reported as zero, this indicates a lack of defensive measures that could be critical if new entry points or functionalities are added in future versions without proper security considerations. The plugin's security is currently heavily reliant on the assumption that its attack surface will remain negligible and that no unexpected user input will ever be processed. This presents a latent risk if the plugin evolves or interacts with other components in unforeseen ways.

In conclusion, the plugin is currently very secure due to its clean code and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary weakness lies in the lack of fundamental security checks like nonces and capability checks, which leaves it vulnerable to potential future exploits should its attack surface expand. The strengths far outweigh the weaknesses in its current state, but this gap in defensive mechanisms is a point of concern for long-term security.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

QR Code Creator Security Vulnerabilities

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

QR Code Creator Release Timeline

v1.0.0
v0.1.5Current
v0.1.4
v0.1.3
v0.1.2
v0.1.1
v0.1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

QR Code Creator 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

QR Code Creator Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionadmin_menuqr-code-creator.php:32
Maintenance & Trust

QR Code Creator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedJan 2, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs900
Developer Profile

QR Code Creator Developer Profile

Dhanendran Rajagopal

4 plugins · 2K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
92 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect QR Code Creator

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/qr-code-creator/script.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/qr-code-creator/script.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
qr-code-creatoractionsqr_code_contentcreate_qr_codereset_qr_codeqr_codeqr_code_download_link
Data Attributes
id="qr_code_content"id="create_qr_code"id="reset_qr_code"id="qr_code"id="qr_code_download_link"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about QR Code Creator