Remove Orphan Shortcodes Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-orphan-shortcodes

Quickly remove unused (orphan) shortcode tags from your content.

1K active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jul 29, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Orphan Shortcodes Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Remove Orphan Shortcodes 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 "remove-orphan-shortcodes" plugin version 1.2 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a significant strength. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates a robust understanding of WordPress security by not exposing any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that lack proper authentication or permission checks, resulting in a zero-attack surface without protection. The 100% usage of prepared statements for its SQL queries further solidifies this excellent security profile.

The vulnerability history section reinforces this positive assessment. The complete lack of any recorded CVEs, past or present, across all severity levels, is highly commendable and suggests a history of secure development practices. The absence of common vulnerability types also indicates a mature development process. In conclusion, this plugin appears to be exceptionally secure, with no identifiable weaknesses based on the provided data. Its developers have implemented best practices effectively, leading to a virtually non-existent risk profile.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove Orphan Shortcodes Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove Orphan Shortcodes Release Timeline

v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Remove Orphan Shortcodes 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

Remove Orphan Shortcodes Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentremove-orphan-shortcodes.php:15
Maintenance & Trust

Remove Orphan Shortcodes Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedJul 29, 2024
PHP min version
Downloads22K

Community Trust

Rating78/100
Number of ratings14
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Remove Orphan Shortcodes Developer Profile

Meks

14 plugins · 117K total installs

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

How We Detect Remove Orphan Shortcodes

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remove Orphan Shortcodes