WP List Posts Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-list-posts-shortcode

Adds a shortcode [wp_list_posts]. For example [wp_list_posts category=3 numberposts=7] will return an unordered list of the most recent 7 posts in the …

50 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Mar 7, 2012
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85
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is WP List Posts Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The wp-list-posts-shortcode plugin version 0.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates excellent practice by using prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all output, which significantly mitigates common web vulnerabilities. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the limited attack surface (consisting solely of one shortcode) further contribute to its secure design. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, which suggests a commitment to security or a lack of prior exploitation, both positive indicators.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on shortcodes
  • Missing capability checks on shortcodes
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP List Posts Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP List Posts Shortcode Release Timeline

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

WP List Posts 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

WP List Posts Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[wp_list_posts] wp-list-posts-shortcode.php:63
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitwp-list-posts-shortcode.php:67
Maintenance & Trust

WP List Posts Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedMar 7, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs50
Developer Profile

WP List Posts Shortcode Developer Profile

michaelha

2 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 List Posts Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
author-.*
Data Attributes
id="post-.*"
Shortcode Output
<ul><li></li></ul>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP List Posts Shortcode