World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes

A shortcode plugin to display timezone dropdown with digital clock(local time), with hours, minutes & seconds.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Oct 20, 2017
clockclock-shortcodesdigital-clockwidget-clockworld-clock
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes' plugin, in version 0.1, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries not using prepared statements, and 100% output escaping indicate good coding practices in these critical areas. The plugin also shows no history of reported vulnerabilities, suggesting a stable and likely secure codebase up to this point. The limited attack surface, with only one shortcode and no AJAX handlers or REST API routes, further contributes to its low-risk profile. However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks is a significant concern. While the current attack surface is small and unprotected entry points are zero, this lack of authorization checks presents a potential risk if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if attackers discover ways to trigger its shortcode in a context where authorization might be expected. This makes the plugin vulnerable to being exploited by unauthenticated users if its shortcode's functionality is sensitive in nature.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes 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

World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[j-world-clock] world-clock.php:40
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsworld-clock.php:37
Maintenance & Trust

World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedOct 20, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/css/worldclock.css/wp-content/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/jquery.worldclock.js/wp-content/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/world-clock.js/wp-content/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/jquery.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/jquery.worldclock.js/wp-content/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/world-clock.js/wp-content/plugins/world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/jquery.js
Version Parameters
world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/css/worldclock.css?ver=world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/jquery.worldclock.js?ver=world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/world-clock.js?ver=world-clock-with-drop-down-shortcodes/js/jquery.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
world-clocktwo-thirdone-thirdtime-conttimezonesdrop-controlselectpicker
Shortcode Output
<div class='world-clock'><div class='two-third'><div id='time-cont'><div class='time' id='time'></div>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about World Clock Dropdown with ShortCodes