Shortcodes In Widgets Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-in-widgets

Use this plugin to display output in a widget using a shortcode.

100 active installs v3.0.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 5, 2021
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Shortcodes In Widgets Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Shortcodes In Widgets 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 "shortcodes-in-widgets" plugin version 3.0.0 demonstrates an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or unsanitized taint flows is highly commendable. The plugin also appears to have no recorded vulnerabilities, which further reinforces its strong security characteristics. The comprehensive checks for nonce and capability, while not explicitly stated as present, are also not flagged as missing, suggesting a lack of known issues in these areas within the provided data.

From a risk assessment perspective, this plugin appears exceptionally safe. The lack of any reported CVEs, coupled with the clean static analysis, suggests that the developers have adhered to robust security practices. The absence of any critical or high-severity findings in taint analysis indicates that data is likely handled securely.

While the plugin's current state is highly positive, it's important to note that static analysis is not exhaustive, and dynamic testing or more in-depth code review might reveal subtle issues. However, based solely on the provided data, the risk associated with using "shortcodes-in-widgets" v3.0.0 is exceptionally low.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Shortcodes In Widgets Security Vulnerabilities

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

Shortcodes In Widgets 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 Widgets Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterwidget_textclasses\class.shortcodes.widgets.php:15
Maintenance & Trust

Shortcodes In Widgets Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17
Last updatedJan 5, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Shortcodes In Widgets Developer Profile

Yogesh Pawar

11 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 Widgets

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/shortcodes-in-widgets/classes/class.shortcodes.widgets.php
Version Parameters
shortcodes-in-widgets/classes/class.shortcodes.widgets.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shortcodes In Widgets