JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/screenshot-machine-shortcode

Shortcode to include images from Screenshot Machine in your content.

30 active installs v3.0.0 PHP 7.4.33+ WP 6.0+ Updated Mar 11, 2026
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99
A · Safe
CVEs total1
Unpatched0
Last CVEJan 17, 2025
Safety Verdict

Is JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 99/100

JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly.

1 known CVELast CVE: Jan 17, 2025Updated 23d ago
Risk Assessment

The screenshot-machine-shortcode v3.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture based on static analysis, with no immediately apparent vulnerabilities in its entry points. The absence of dangerous functions, the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and 100% proper output escaping are all strong indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin does not perform file operations or external HTTP requests, limiting potential attack vectors. However, the vulnerability history reveals a past medium-severity Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which, while currently patched, suggests that careful review of how user input is handled within the shortcode is crucial. The lack of any taint analysis data is a minor concern, as it implies limited testing in this area, though it could also simply mean no exploitable flows were found. Overall, the plugin appears to be reasonably secure, but the historical XSS vulnerability warrants a cautious approach, emphasizing the importance of ongoing updates and vigilance.

Key Concerns

  • Medium severity XSS vulnerability in history
  • No taint analysis data
Vulnerabilities
1

JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

CVEs by Year

1 CVE in 2025
2025
Patched Has unpatched

Severity Breakdown

Medium
1

1 total CVE

CVE-2024-13385medium · 6.4Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode <= 2.3.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Jan 17, 2025 Patched in 3.0.0 (1d)
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped34 total outputs
Attack Surface

JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[ssm] screenshot-machine-shortcode.php:45
WordPress Hooks 1
actionplugins_loadedscreenshot-machine-shortcode.php:43
Maintenance & Trust

JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedMar 11, 2026
PHP min version7.4.33
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs30
Developer Profile

JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode Developer Profile

JS Morisset

31 plugins · 33K total installs

93
trust score
Avg Security Score
99/100
Avg Patch Time
12 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/screenshot-machine-shortcode/languages/
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/screenshot-machine-shortcode/js/screenshot-machine-shortcode.min.js
Version Parameters
screenshot-machine-shortcode/style.css?ver=screenshot-machine-shortcode/js/screenshot-machine-shortcode.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
ssmssm_linkssm_refresh
HTML Comments
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Data Attributes
data-srcdata-widthdata-heightdata-refreshcounter
Shortcode Output
<img src="https://api.screenshotmachine.com/?key=" class="ssm alt="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about JSM Screenshot Machine Shortcode