Alt Goblin Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/alt-goblin

Automatically generate alt text for WordPress media images using AI. Install it, activate it, and let Alt Goblin handle the rest.

0 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Apr 15, 2026
accessibilityaialt-textimages
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Download
Safety Verdict

Is Alt Goblin Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Alt Goblin has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The alt-goblin plugin v1.0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. A significant strength is the complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, and improperly escaped output, all of which are common vectors for vulnerabilities. The plugin also demonstrates good practice by implementing nonce and capability checks on all its AJAX entry points, indicating a robust approach to access control. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting a well-developed and secure codebase.

However, while the code appears secure in its current state, there are minor areas that could be strengthened. The presence of file operations and external HTTP requests, although not inherently insecure, represent potential attack surfaces if not meticulously handled. The lack of any identified taint flows is a positive sign, but it's worth noting that static analysis is not foolproof, and dynamic testing would provide further assurance. Overall, alt-goblin v1.0.1 is a secure plugin with excellent adherence to fundamental WordPress security practices.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Alt Goblin Security Vulnerabilities

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

Alt Goblin Release Timeline

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

Alt Goblin Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
4 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
97 escaped
Nonce Checks
4
Capability Checks
4
File Operations
1
External Requests
3
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared4 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped97 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
altgo_get_images_without_alt (includes/ajax-handler.php:56)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Alt Goblin Attack Surface

Entry Points3
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 3

authwp_ajax_altgo_generate_alt_textincludes/ajax-handler.php:10
authwp_ajax_altgo_get_images_without_altincludes/ajax-handler.php:55
authwp_ajax_altgo_bulk_generate_singleincludes/ajax-handler.php:176
WordPress Hooks 8
actionadmin_menuadmin/settings-page.php:10
actionadmin_initadmin/settings-page.php:294
filterplugin_row_metaalt-goblin.php:41
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/enqueue-scripts.php:13
actionadmin_print_footer_scriptsincludes/enqueue-scripts.php:68
filterattachment_fields_to_editincludes/functions.php:257
filterattachment_fields_to_saveincludes/functions.php:294
actionadd_attachmentincludes/functions.php:305
Maintenance & Trust

Alt Goblin Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedApr 15, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads24

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Alt Goblin Developer Profile

jimlaroche

1 plugin · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
View full developer profile
Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Alt Goblin

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/alt-goblin/css/main.css/wp-content/plugins/alt-goblin/js/main.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/alt-goblin/js/main.js
Version Parameters
alt-goblin/css/main.css?ver=alt-goblin/js/main.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
window.AltGoblinData
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Alt Goblin