TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-generic-wp-shortcode-editor

It makes TinyMCE able to create or edit shortcodes in a visual way.

20 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Apr 16, 2011
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "tinymce-generic-wp-shortcode-editor" v1.0 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, which is a strong indicator of a well-maintained and secure codebase. Furthermore, it demonstrates good development practices by utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries and has no apparent critical or high-severity taint flows. The absence of external HTTP requests and file operations further reduces its attack surface. However, a significant concern is the complete lack of output escaping for its 4 identified outputs. This means that any data processed and displayed by the plugin could potentially be vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if the input is not sufficiently sanitized before reaching the output stage. While the plugin has capability checks, the lack of nonce checks for potential AJAX handlers or other entry points (even though none are currently exposed) represents a missed opportunity for strengthening its security against common WordPress attack vectors.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping not implemented
  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor Security Vulnerabilities

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

TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE

Output Escaping

0% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actioninitshortcode-editor.php:12
actionadmin_print_scriptsshortcode-editor.php:13
filtermce_external_pluginsshortcode-editor.php:18
filtermce_buttonsshortcode-editor.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.1.4
Last updatedApr 16, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tinymce-generic-wp-shortcode-editor/tinymce/plugins/shortcode-editor/shortcode_editor.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tinymce-generic-wp-shortcode-editor/tinymce/plugins/shortcode-editor/shortcode_editor.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
id="gse_new_prop_name"id="gse_new_prop_value"id="gse_npn_label"id="gse_npa_label"id="gse_properties"id="gse_uncheck_prop"+7 more
JS Globals
gse_shortcode_eraddLoadEventtinyMCEPopupmakeShortcodeupdatePropertyaddProperty+7 more
Shortcode Output
[][/sc_id
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor