Automatic image ALT attributes Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-image-alt-attributes

Automatically generates ALT attributes in image HTML. Restoring WordPress < 4.7 functionality.

1K active installs v2.0 PHP + WP 4.7+ Updated Dec 29, 2016
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CVEs total0
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Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Automatic image ALT attributes Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Automatic image ALT attributes has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'automatic-image-alt-attributes' plugin v2.0 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis results. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows indicates a highly secure coding practice. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, which suggests a history of diligent security maintenance or a low profile that has not attracted significant security research.

While the lack of entry points and protected access to them is excellent, the complete absence of capability checks and nonce checks on these (hypothetical) entry points, if they existed, would be a significant concern. However, the data explicitly states 0 entry points, making this a moot point for the current version. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean code and lack of known vulnerabilities. The primary area of concern, though not present in this version, would be if it were to gain any entry points without proper authorization and validation mechanisms in the future.

In conclusion, 'automatic-image-alt-attributes' v2.0 appears to be a very secure plugin. Its code analysis reveals no immediate risks, and its vulnerability history is clean. The absence of any attack surface is a significant strength. The only theoretical weakness, which is not currently realized, would be the introduction of entry points without robust security checks.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Automatic image ALT attributes Security Vulnerabilities

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

Automatic image ALT attributes 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

Automatic image ALT attributes Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterimage_send_to_editorautomatic-image-alt-attributes.php:16
filterwp_get_attachment_image_attributesautomatic-image-alt-attributes.php:27
Maintenance & Trust

Automatic image ALT attributes Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedDec 29, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads18K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings8
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Automatic image ALT attributes Developer Profile

Dan

1 plugin · 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 Automatic image ALT attributes

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Automatic image ALT attributes