Add Custom Header Images Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/add-custom-header-images

Remove default header images and load custom header images from 'The Headers' page. Allows for easy selection of random header images in your theme.

500 active installs v2.3.5 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2+ Updated Apr 3, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Add Custom Header Images Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Add Custom Header Images has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "add-custom-header-images" plugin, version 2.3.5, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, and the complete reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the fact that all identified output points are properly escaped suggests a good understanding of secure coding practices in this regard. The plugin also boasts a clean vulnerability history with zero known CVEs, further reinforcing its current security standing.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all identified entry points. While the current static analysis reports zero unprotected entry points, this absence of authorization checks means that if any new entry points were to be introduced or if the analysis missed any, they would be immediately exposed to unauthenticated or unauthorized access. The plugin's vulnerability history being completely clear is a positive sign, but it might also suggest a lack of rigorous security testing over time or a very limited attack surface that hasn't been thoroughly probed. Therefore, while the plugin appears secure in its current state due to good coding practices and a clean history, the missing authorization mechanisms represent a potential future risk that warrants attention.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Add Custom Header Images Security Vulnerabilities

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

Add Custom Header Images Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
4 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

Add Custom Header Images Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_noticesadd-custom-header-images.php:80
actionafter_setup_themeadd-custom-header-images.php:84
actionafter_setup_themeadd-custom-header-images.php:85
filterwp_get_attachment_image_attributesadd-custom-header-images.php:86
actionwp_body_openadd-custom-header-images.php:244
actionwp_headadd-custom-header-images.php:255
actionafter_setup_themeadd-custom-header-images.php:295
Maintenance & Trust

Add Custom Header Images Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedApr 3, 2025
PHP min version5.6
Downloads45K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs500
Developer Profile

Add Custom Header Images Developer Profile

Andy Fragen

12 plugins · 43K total installs

76
trust score
Avg Security Score
96/100
Avg Patch Time
356 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Add Custom Header Images

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/add-custom-header-images/add-custom-header-images.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Add Custom Header Images