Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7

Plugin for JW player 7 that is compatible with the basic shortcodes from JW player 6 plugin

10 active installs v1.2.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Jun 6, 2016
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 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 'simple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7' version 1.2.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no detected dangerous functions, SQL queries are exclusively handled with prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the potential attack vectors. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, suggesting a history of secure development or a lack of discovery. The limited attack surface, consisting of a single shortcode with no obvious authentication checks identified in this analysis, is a positive indicator. However, the absence of nonce and capability checks on this shortcode, while not explicitly flagged as a risk in the taint analysis (due to zero flows analyzed), represents a potential area for concern if the shortcode's functionality is sensitive or can be influenced by user input. The lack of taint analysis flows analyzed also means that the security of the shortcode's actual implementation is not fully validated by this analysis alone. Overall, the plugin demonstrates good fundamental security practices, but the specific implementation of the shortcode warrants careful consideration for potential input validation and access control.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode lacks nonce checks
  • Shortcode lacks capability checks
  • No taint flows analyzed
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 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 shortcode for JW Player 7 Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[jwplayer] simple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7.php:19
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menusimple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7.php:18
filtermce_buttonssimple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7.php:21
filtermce_external_pluginssimple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedJun 6, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Simple shortcode for JW Player 7 Developer Profile

dirlikdesigns

3 plugins · 40 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 shortcode for JW Player 7

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7/js/jwplayer7.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7/js/jwplayer7.js
Version Parameters
simple-shortcode-for-jw-player-7/js/jwplayer7.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<div id="jwplayer
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple shortcode for JW Player 7