QRCode Generator Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/qrcode-generator

A plugin to generate QR code for your WordPress posts/pages

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Dec 16, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is QRCode Generator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

QRCode Generator has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "qrcode-generator" v1.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture in several key areas, with no detected attack surface points and all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. This indicates a deliberate effort to prevent common database vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, suggests a history of stable and secure code. However, a significant concern arises from the static analysis revealing that 100% of the identified output operations are not properly escaped. This could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is directly outputted without sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into the user's browser.

Key Concerns

  • 100% of outputs are not properly escaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

QRCode Generator Security Vulnerabilities

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

QRCode Generator Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

QRCode Generator Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
10
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped10 total outputs
Attack Surface

QRCode Generator Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionplugins_loadedqrcode-generator.php:96
Maintenance & Trust

QRCode Generator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedDec 16, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

QRCode Generator Developer Profile

dbiro

5 plugins · 50 total installs

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

How We Detect QRCode Generator

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<img src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=x&chl=&choe=UTF-8" alt="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about QRCode Generator