Insert Featured Image Shortcode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/add-post-thumbnail-shortcode

Adds a shortcode to insert the post's featured image into the post's content.

200 active installs v1.2.2 PHP + WP 2.9+ Updated Oct 18, 2013
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Insert Featured Image Shortcode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Insert Featured Image 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 "add-post-thumbnail-shortcode" v1.2.2 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests is commendable. Furthermore, the lack of known CVEs and past vulnerabilities suggests a mature and well-maintained codebase. However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of output escaping. With one output identified and 0% properly escaped, there is a high potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if the shortcode's functionality involves user-supplied data being rendered directly into the page. While the attack surface is small and appears to have no direct authentication bypasses, the unescaped output presents a clear and present risk that needs immediate attention. This single flaw significantly undermines the otherwise strong security indications.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Insert Featured Image Shortcode Security Vulnerabilities

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

Insert Featured Image Shortcode Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Insert Featured Image Shortcode Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[post_thumbnail] post_thumbnail_shortcode.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

Insert Featured Image Shortcode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedOct 18, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads14K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Insert Featured Image Shortcode Developer Profile

Aaron Butacov

6 plugins · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect Insert Featured Image Shortcode

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
add-post-thumbnail-shortcode/post_thumbnail_shortcode.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
post_thumbnail
Shortcode Output
<span class="post_thumbnail
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Insert Featured Image Shortcode