VR jScrollPane Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/vr-jscrollpane-shortcode

A simple short code for inserting jScrollPane content in any WordPress post or page.

70 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Mar 17, 2013
custom-scrollbarjqueryjscrollpanescrollbarshortcode
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is VR jScrollPane Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "vr-jscrollpane-shortcode" plugin v1.0.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture. The absence of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history suggest a history of security consciousness from the developers. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, proper use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and correct output escaping, all positive indicators.

However, there are areas for improvement. The plugin lacks any explicit capability checks or nonce checks. While the current attack surface is minimal (one shortcode) and has no identified unprotected entry points, this absence of protective measures could become a significant risk if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if an unforeseen vulnerability were introduced in the future that allowed for malicious input to be processed within the shortcode.

In conclusion, the plugin is currently in a good state regarding known vulnerabilities and immediate risks identified by static analysis. The strengths lie in its clean code practices for SQL and output handling. The primary weakness, and the only area for potential deduction, is the lack of robust authentication/authorization mechanisms for its shortcode, which represents a potential future risk.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks for shortcode
  • Missing nonce checks for shortcode
Vulnerabilities
None known

VR jScrollPane Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

VR jScrollPane Shortcode Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

VR jScrollPane Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[vr_jsp] vr-jscrollpane-shortcode.php:26
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsvr-jscrollpane-shortcode.php:28
actionwp_headvr-jscrollpane-shortcode.php:47
Maintenance & Trust

VR jScrollPane Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedMar 17, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs70
Developer Profile

VR jScrollPane Shortcode Developer Profile

vijayrajesh

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 VR jScrollPane Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/vr-jscrollpane-shortcode/jquery.jscrollpane.css/wp-content/plugins/vr-jscrollpane-shortcode/jquery.jscrollpane.min.js/wp-content/plugins/vr-jscrollpane-shortcode/jquery.mousewheel.js
Version Parameters
vr-jscrollpane-shortcode/jquery.jscrollpane.css?ver=vr-jscrollpane-shortcode/jquery.jscrollpane.min.js?ver=vr-jscrollpane-shortcode/jquery.mousewheel.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
scroll-pane
Shortcode Output
<div class='scroll-pane'><style>.scroll-pane{width:;height:;overflow: auto;}</style>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about VR jScrollPane Shortcode