Start Simple Share Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/start-simple-share

Start Simple Share plugin helps you to share articles to social network like-facebook, twitter, pinterest, stumbleupon, tumblr, linkedin.

10 active installs v0.0.5 PHP + WP 3.6+ Updated Dec 15, 2015
share-articlesshare-countshare-pagesshare-websitesimple-share
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Start Simple Share Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Start Simple Share 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 static analysis of the "start-simple-share" v0.0.5 plugin reveals a remarkably clean codebase with no identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, or unescaped output. The complete absence of external HTTP requests and file operations further contributes to a strong security posture. The plugin also exhibits excellent adherence to modern WordPress security practices, with 100% of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and 100% of output being properly escaped.

However, the analysis does highlight a potential weakness in the form of a single shortcode entry point with no explicit capability checks or nonce verification mentioned. While the current data indicates zero unprotected entry points, the absence of these security mechanisms on the shortcode warrants careful consideration. The plugin's vulnerability history is completely clear, with no known CVEs, which is a significant positive. This lack of historical vulnerabilities, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests that the developers have a strong understanding of secure coding practices. Overall, the plugin presents a low-risk profile, with the primary area for potential improvement being the hardening of its shortcode functionality against unauthorized or unintended usage.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode lacks capability/nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Start Simple Share Security Vulnerabilities

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

Start Simple Share Release Timeline

v0.0.5Current
v0.0.4
v0.0.3
v0.0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Start Simple Share 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

Start Simple Share Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[msbd-sssp] main.php:50
WordPress Hooks 4
actioninitmain.php:45
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsmain.php:46
filterthe_contentmain.php:48
filterthe_excerptmain.php:49
Maintenance & Trust

Start Simple Share Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedDec 15, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Start Simple Share Developer Profile

shahalomwordpress

10 plugins · 5K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Start Simple Share

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/start-simple-share/css/msbd-sssp.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
msbd-sssp-social-share-buttons
Shortcode Output
[msbd-sssp]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Start Simple Share