ALT for images Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/alt-for-images

Automatic insertion of alt attribute header-based embedded image.

40 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.4.2+ Updated Nov 22, 2012
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is ALT for images Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

ALT for images 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 "alt-for-images" plugin version 1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, direct SQL queries, or unescaped output is highly commendable and indicates excellent development practices. The plugin appears to adhere strictly to WordPress security best practices regarding input sanitization, output escaping, and secure coding. Furthermore, the complete lack of any historical vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, reinforces this positive assessment. This suggests a development team that is either highly diligent in their security practices or has been fortunate enough to avoid introducing flaws. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and robust coding standards.

Vulnerabilities
None known

ALT for images Security Vulnerabilities

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

ALT for images 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

ALT for images Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterimage_send_to_editorafi.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

ALT for images Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedNov 22, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

ALT for images Developer Profile

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6 plugins · 420 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect ALT for images

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about ALT for images