Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/surbma-yoast-breadcrumb-shortcode

A simple shortcode to include Yoast's breadcrumb function everywhere on your WordPress website.

3K active installs v1.1 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.0+ Updated Apr 8, 2023
breadcrumbshortcodewordpress-seoyoastyoast-seo
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'surbma-yoast-breadcrumb-shortcode' plugin version 1.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all outputs properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further minimizes the attack surface. Importantly, there are no known vulnerabilities or CVEs associated with this plugin, indicating a history of secure development and maintenance.

While the static analysis reveals a single shortcode entry point, it is not explicitly protected by capability checks or nonce verification. This could present a potential, albeit likely low, risk if the shortcode's functionality could be abused in a specific context without proper authorization. However, the lack of taint flows with unsanitized paths and the absence of critical or high-severity code signals suggest that even this potential entry point is likely handled securely within the plugin's logic. The plugin's strong track record and the absence of critical flaws indicate a generally secure and well-maintained piece of software.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode without explicit capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode 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

Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[yoast-breadcrumb] surbma-yoast-breadcrumb-shortcode.php:48
WordPress Hooks 1
actionplugins_loadedsurbma-yoast-breadcrumb-shortcode.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedApr 8, 2023
PHP min version7.0
Downloads35K

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode Developer Profile

Surbma

27 plugins · 30K total installs

71
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
127 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
breadcrumb
Data Attributes
itemprop="breadcrumb"
Shortcode Output
<div class="breadcrumb" itemprop="breadcrumb"></div><p>Please enable the breadcrumb option to use this shortcode!</p><p>Please install <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/" target="_blank">Yoast SEO</a> plugin and enable the breadcrumb option to use this shortcode!</p>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode