Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-empty-paragraph-fix

Fix known issues when shortcodes are embedded in a block of content that is filtered by wpautop.

900 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Jan 22, 2016
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'shortcode-empty-paragraph-fix' plugin version 0.2 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, and a complete lack of identifiable attack surface (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the 100% success rate for prepared statements and output escaping demonstrates diligent coding practices.

The vulnerability history section is also completely clean, with zero known CVEs and no recorded common vulnerability types. This suggests a well-maintained and historically secure plugin. The taint analysis revealing zero unsanitized paths further solidifies the impression of a plugin that poses minimal risk.

Overall, this plugin appears to be developed with security as a high priority. The lack of any identified weaknesses in the static analysis, coupled with a pristine vulnerability history, leads to a conclusion that the risk associated with this plugin is extremely low. While the small feature set might contribute to this, the analysis points to sound development practices.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix 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

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentshortcode-empty-paragraph-fix.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedJan 22, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads26K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings20
Active installs900
Developer Profile

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix Developer Profile

Johann Heyne

2 plugins · 51K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
1376 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
shortcode-empty-paragraph-fix.php?ver=0.2

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
shortcode-empty-paragraph-fix
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix