Bloginfo Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-bloginfo-shortcode

Add a [blog] shortcode to the Wordpress editor to include data from bloginfo()

700 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Sep 25, 2013
bloginfoshortcode
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Bloginfo Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-bloginfo-shortcode" plugin v1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries, and proper output escaping indicate good development practices. Furthermore, the limited attack surface, with only one shortcode and no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or cron events requiring authentication, minimizes potential entry points for attackers. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, further reinforcing its perceived security. A notable strength is the complete lack of identified taint flows, which suggests that user-supplied data is not being mishandled within the plugin's code. This plugin appears to be a well-coded and secure option.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Bloginfo Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Bloginfo 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

Bloginfo Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[blog] wp-bloginfo-shortcode.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Bloginfo Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedSep 25, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs700
Developer Profile

Bloginfo Shortcode Developer Profile

ethanpil

6 plugins · 2K total installs

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

How We Detect Bloginfo Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
get_bloginfo($info)
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloginfo Shortcode