Shortcode Preview Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-with-preview-block

Shows preview of any shortcode on editor side. It renders shortcode in the editor side so editor does not need to visit front side.

1K active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.1+ Updated Aug 1, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Shortcode Preview Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Shortcode Preview Block 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 static analysis of "shortcode-with-preview-block" v1.0.0 reveals an exceptionally clean codebase with no identified entry points, dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests. All SQL queries are properly prepared, and output escaping is consistently applied, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices. The absence of any taint flows further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting that user input is not being mishandled in any critical ways.

The vulnerability history is also completely clear, with zero recorded CVEs across all severity levels. This, combined with the lack of any previously disclosed vulnerabilities, strongly suggests a mature and well-maintained plugin that has not historically posed a security risk. The plugin's design appears to prioritize security by minimizing its attack surface and implementing robust internal safeguards.

While the plugin exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided data, it's important to note that the absence of any entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes) means there are no direct mechanisms for malicious code to be injected or executed through typical plugin interaction vectors. This, however, also means the plugin may have very limited functionality. The lack of explicit capability checks and nonce checks, while not a direct issue given the zero attack surface, could represent a potential weakness if the plugin's functionality were to expand or change in future versions without these checks being introduced.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Shortcode Preview Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

Shortcode Preview Block 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 Preview Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsshortcode-preview-block.php:10
actioninitshortcode-preview-block.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

Shortcode Preview Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedAug 1, 2024
PHP min version7.0
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating74/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Shortcode Preview Block Developer Profile

Ronak Ganatra

1 plugin · 1K total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Shortcode Preview Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/shortcode-with-preview-block/assets/css/block-style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/shortcode-with-preview-block/block.build.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
swp-rnk-preview
Shortcode Output
<div class="swp-rnk-preview">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shortcode Preview Block