Shortcodes in Sidebar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-in-sidebar

Shortcodes in Sidebar allows shortcodes to execute in sidebars.

400 active installs v3.0 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Feb 1, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Shortcodes in Sidebar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Shortcodes in Sidebar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'shortcodes-in-sidebar' v3.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface, dangerous functions, unescaped output, or file operations is highly commendable. The fact that all SQL queries, if any were present, are 100% sanitized using prepared statements further reinforces this. The lack of external HTTP requests and the absence of vulnerability history, including CVEs, suggest a well-maintained and secure codebase that has not historically presented risks to WordPress sites. However, the complete absence of any detected flows in taint analysis, while seemingly positive, can also be interpreted as a potential limitation of the analysis itself, rather than a guarantee of absolute security. It's possible that the plugin's functionality is so minimal that complex data flows are not present, or the analysis missed subtle interactions. Nonetheless, the data overwhelmingly points to a plugin that adheres to excellent security practices.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Shortcodes in Sidebar Security Vulnerabilities

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

Shortcodes in Sidebar 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

Shortcodes in Sidebar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

Shortcodes in Sidebar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedFeb 1, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads15K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs400
Developer Profile

Shortcodes in Sidebar Developer Profile

Pankaj Anupam

8 plugins · 600 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Shortcodes in Sidebar

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shortcodes in Sidebar