ToneDen Player Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/toneden-player-shortcode

Enables shortcode to embed ToneDen's new SoundCloud player in WordPress blogs.

70 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Oct 30, 2014
musicplayersoundcloudtoneden
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is ToneDen Player Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

ToneDen Player Shortcode has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "toneden-player-shortcode" v0.1 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. It demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and 100% of outputs properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and recorded vulnerabilities in its history are all positive indicators of a well-developed and secure plugin. The plugin's attack surface is minimal, consisting solely of one shortcode, and critically, no entry points were found to be unprotected, which is a significant strength.

However, a notable concern arises from the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks. While the current entry points are deemed unprotected (meaning they don't require authentication), the absence of these fundamental WordPress security mechanisms could become a significant liability if the plugin's functionality or attack surface expands in future versions. Relying solely on the current limited scope might not be sustainable for long-term security. In conclusion, while the plugin is currently very secure due to its simplicity and adherence to best practices, the omission of nonce and capability checks represents a potential weakness that should be addressed to ensure robust security against future threats and evolving plugin functionality.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

ToneDen Player Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

ToneDen Player Shortcode Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

ToneDen Player 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

ToneDen Player Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[tonedenplayer] tonedenplayer-shortcode.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

ToneDen Player Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedOct 30, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating90/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs70
Developer Profile

ToneDen Player Shortcode Developer Profile

elsbree

1 plugin · 70 total installs

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

How We Detect ToneDen Player Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/toneden-player-shortcode/tonedenplayer-shortcode.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
ToneDenReadyToneDen
Shortcode Output
<script type="text/javascript">var script = document.createElement("script");script.type = "text/javascript";script.async = true;script.src = "//sd.toneden.io/production/toneden.loader.js";var entry = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];entry.parentNode.insertBefore(script, entry);}());ToneDenReady = window.ToneDenReady || [];ToneDenReady.push(function() {ToneDen.player.create({debug:,dom:,keyboardEvents:,urls:[
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about ToneDen Player Shortcode