Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-math-calculator

A simple jquery based calculator.Use Shortcode [calbtn] to use the plugin

10 active installs v2.0.0 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Oct 17, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "simple-math-calculator" v2.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries, and the 100% proper output escaping are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and no recorded vulnerabilities in its history suggest a well-maintained and secure plugin.

However, a few areas warrant attention. The static analysis reveals no nonce checks or capability checks across any of its entry points, including the single shortcode. While the current attack surface is small and all entry points are reported as unprotected (meaning they don't explicitly check for authentication), the absence of these fundamental security mechanisms on the shortcode is a significant concern. This could leave the plugin vulnerable to unauthorized execution of its functions if a malicious actor can trigger the shortcode in a way that bypasses WordPress's default authorization, especially if the shortcode's functionality itself has security implications.

In conclusion, while the plugin demonstrates commendable adherence to secure coding principles in its data handling, the complete lack of authorization checks on its interactive elements (shortcodes) represents a notable weakness. The vulnerability history being clean is positive, but it doesn't negate the identified potential for unauthorized access through the unprotected shortcode. Future development should prioritize implementing appropriate nonce and capability checks for all entry points to mitigate this risk.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on shortcode
  • Missing capability checks on shortcode
Vulnerabilities
None known

Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator 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

Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[calbtn] index.php:52
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsindex.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedOct 17, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator Developer Profile

Sourav Mondal

3 plugins · 30 total installs

87
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Plugin Name: WordPress Simple Calculator

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-math-calculator/simpleMathCalculator.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-math-calculator/simpleMathCalculator.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-math-calculator/simpleMathCalculator.js
Version Parameters
simple-math-calculator/simpleMathCalculator.css?ver=simple-math-calculator/simpleMathCalculator.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
firstvalueoperatorsnumbersresultshowsmall_keyoffoncal
Data Attributes
id="calculator"id="firstvalue"id="operators"id="numbers"id="resultshow"id="key1"+18 more
Shortcode Output
<div id="calculator"><label class="txt-align-center">Web Calculator</label><br class="clear"/><div id="firstvalue" class="firstvalue"></div><div id="operators" class="operators"></div><div id="numbers" class="numbers"></div><br class="clear"/><div id="resultshow" class="resultshow"></div><input type="button" id="key1" name="key1" value="1" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key2" name="key2" value="2" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key3" name="key3" value="3" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key4" name="key4" value="4" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key5" name="key5" value="5" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key6" name="key6" value="6" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key7" name="key7" value="7" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key8" name="key8" value="8" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key9" name="key9" value="9" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="key0" name="key0" value="0" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="keyp" name="keyp" value="+" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="keym" name="keym" value="-" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="keyd" name="keyd" value="/" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="keymul" name="keymul" value="*" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="clear" name="clear" value="clear" class="small_key" /><input type="button" id="off" name="off" value="OFF" class="small_key off" /><input type="button" id="on" name="on" value="ON" class="small_key on" /><input type="button" id="eqls" name="eqls" value="=" class="small_key" /></div><button id="cal" name="cal" class="cal">Show Calculator</button>
FAQ

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