WP_CodeShield Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-codeshield

This plugin makes it easier to post code in the comments and posts by automatically converting text inside code tags to correct html.

20 active installs v0.4 PHP + WP 1.5+ Updated Feb 4, 2008
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP_CodeShield Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 18yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, wp-codeshield v0.4 exhibits an excellent security posture. The static analysis reveals a remarkably small attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed. Furthermore, the code itself demonstrates strong security practices, with no detected dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. There are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and importantly, the absence of nonce and capability checks across the entire codebase is noted, but in the context of zero entry points, this does not present a current risk. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, including CVEs of any severity. This lack of historical issues further reinforces the perception of a well-developed and secure plugin. However, the absence of any auth checks (nonce or capability) on entry points, even though there are currently no entry points detected, represents a potential future vulnerability if new entry points are added without proper authentication mechanisms. This is a theoretical risk based on the current structure, rather than an immediate exploitable flaw.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce/capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP_CodeShield Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP_CodeShield 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

WP_CodeShield Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterpre_comment_contentwp_codeshield.php:16
filtercomment_edit_prewp_codeshield.php:17
filterthe_editor_contentwp_codeshield.php:18
filtercontent_save_prewp_codeshield.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

WP_CodeShield Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.3.1
Last updatedFeb 4, 2008
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

WP_CodeShield Developer Profile

scottsm

5 plugins · 60 total installs

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

How We Detect WP_CodeShield

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP_CodeShield