WP Shortcode Shield Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-shortcode-shield

Allows posts and pages to easily document WordPress shortcodes without the shortcode being expanded.

10 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 3.4+ Updated Nov 12, 2012
documentationpagepostshortcode
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Shortcode Shield Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Shortcode Shield 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

The wp-shortcode-shield v1.1.0 plugin demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, the consistent use of prepared statements for any SQL queries (though none were detected in this sample), and complete output escaping suggest a developer committed to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin's limited attack surface, with only two shortcodes and no identified unprotected entry points, is a positive indicator. The complete lack of vulnerability history, including CVEs, further bolsters its current security reputation. The plugin appears to be well-developed and free from immediate, obvious vulnerabilities.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Shortcode Shield Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Shortcode Shield 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 Shortcode Shield Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[wp_scs] wp-shortcode-shield.php:54
[wp_shortcode_shield] wp-shortcode-shield.php:55
Maintenance & Trust

WP Shortcode Shield Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedNov 12, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Shortcode Shield Developer Profile

vicchi

4 plugins · 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 WP Shortcode Shield

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Shortcode Shield