Simple Hierarchical Sitemap Security & Risk Analysis

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Simple Hierarchical Sitemap is the simple way to add an HTML sitemap to your wordpress blog...

100 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 3.6.1+ Updated Dec 11, 2013
html-sitemappagespages-listseositemap
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Hierarchical Sitemap Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "simple-hierarchical-sitemap" v1.2 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, 100% output escaping and the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history suggest a well-maintained and secure plugin. The limited attack surface, consisting solely of a single shortcode with no reported issues, further bolsters its security profile. The taint analysis also shows no problematic data flows, reinforcing the impression of a secure plugin. The complete absence of unpatched CVEs and common vulnerability types is particularly reassuring. While the plugin demonstrates robust security, the lack of nonce and capability checks on the identified entry point (the shortcode) is a minor concern, though its impact is mitigated by the low overall attack surface and the absence of other vulnerabilities. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure, with minimal potential risks identified.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability check on shortcode
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap 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

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[simple_hierarchial_sitemap] simple-hierarchical-sitemap.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedDec 11, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap Developer Profile

LordPretender

8 plugins · 310 total installs

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

How We Detect Simple Hierarchical Sitemap

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-hierarchical-sitemap/js/shs-script.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-hierarchical-sitemap/css/shs-style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-hierarchical-sitemap/js/shs-script.js
Version Parameters
simple-hierarchical-sitemap/js/shs-script.js?ver=simple-hierarchical-sitemap/css/shs-style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
shs-tree
Shortcode Output
[simple_hierarchial_sitemap]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Hierarchical Sitemap