Spoiler alert JS Security & Risk Analysis

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Blur any spoiler alert with the Spoiler alert JS shortcode. Anything between [spoiler] and [/spoiler] will be blurred. Blur focuses a bit on hover, an …

50 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.3.1+ Updated Oct 23, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Spoiler alert JS Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Spoiler alert JS has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "spoiler-alert-js" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL queries are all prepared, and output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes potential attack vectors. The taint analysis shows no unsanitized paths, indicating that data is not being improperly handled from user input to sensitive operations. The vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of secure development or limited exposure. However, the lack of any nonce or capability checks, combined with the presence of two shortcodes as entry points, presents a potential area of concern. While the current analysis indicates no unprotected entry points, future versions or misconfigurations could inadvertently expose these shortcodes to unauthorized use if proper authorization checks are not implemented. Overall, the plugin is well-coded from a security perspective, but the absence of authorization checks on its entry points warrants vigilance.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Spoiler alert JS Security Vulnerabilities

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

Spoiler alert JS 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

Spoiler alert JS Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[spoiler] spoiler-alert-js.php:52
[spoiler] spoiler-alert-js.php:61
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitspoiler-alert-js.php:41
actioninitspoiler-alert-js.php:57
Maintenance & Trust

Spoiler alert JS Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.3.34
Last updatedOct 23, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs50
Developer Profile

Spoiler alert JS Developer Profile

Luc D

2 plugins · 130 total installs

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

How We Detect Spoiler alert JS

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/spoiler-alert-js/js/spoiler.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/spoiler-alert-js/js/spoiler.min.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
spoiler-
Shortcode Output
<spoiler class="spoiler-".spoilerAlert({
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Spoiler alert JS