Shift8 Modal Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/shift8-modal

Plugin that allows you to integrate AnimatedModal library in order to create full screen modal flyout windows.

10 active installs v1.3 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Oct 13, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Shift8 Modal Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Shift8 Modal has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "shift8-modal" plugin v1.3 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code shows excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions identified and all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. Output escaping is consistently applied across all observed outputs, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, further reducing the attack surface. The absence of any known vulnerabilities in its history, both critical and otherwise, suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase.

While the static analysis reveals an attack surface consisting of a single shortcode, it's noteworthy that no authentication checks are reported missing for any of the entry points. Similarly, the lack of any reported taint flows, especially those with unsanitized paths, indicates that data is being handled securely. The absence of bundled libraries also removes the risk associated with outdated or vulnerable third-party components.

Overall, "shift8-modal" v1.3 appears to be a secure plugin. Its strengths lie in its clean code, proper data handling, and a spotless vulnerability history. The primary area of mild concern is the presence of a shortcode, which, while not reported as unprotected here, is an entry point that would typically warrant thorough scrutiny for potential vulnerabilities. However, given the overall clean analysis, the risk associated with this is minimal.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode present, potential entry point
  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Shift8 Modal Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Shift8 Modal Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Shift8 Modal Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[shift8_modal] shift8-modal.php:90
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsshift8-modal.php:17
Maintenance & Trust

Shift8 Modal Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18
Last updatedOct 13, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Shift8 Modal Developer Profile

shift8

11 plugins · 980 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Shift8 Modal

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shift8 Modal