BP Webcam Avatar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bp-webcam-avatar

Add a webcam snapshot option for uploading an avatar in BuddyPress.

20 active installs v0.8 PHP + WP + Updated Dec 22, 2011
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is BP Webcam Avatar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

BP Webcam Avatar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "bp-webcam-avatar" plugin v0.8 exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any known CVEs, coupled with a complete lack of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, and no reported vulnerabilities, suggests a history of responsible development. Furthermore, the complete absence of entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, and shortcodes, significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. However, there are notable concerns stemming from the code analysis. The fact that 100% of the identified output operations are not properly escaped presents a significant risk. This could allow for various cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is reflected directly in the output without sanitization. Additionally, the absence of capability checks and nonce checks on potential interaction points, though currently limited by the small attack surface, would be critical omissions if new entry points were introduced or if the existing ones were to become accessible without proper authentication or authorization.

Key Concerns

  • Output not properly escaped
  • No capability checks implemented
  • No nonce checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

BP Webcam Avatar Security Vulnerabilities

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

BP Webcam Avatar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
6
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
5
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

BP Webcam Avatar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionbp_initwa-loader.php:20
actionbp_setup_globalswa.php:13
actionbp_before_profile_avatar_upload_contentwa.php:189
Maintenance & Trust

BP Webcam Avatar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedDec 22, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

BP Webcam Avatar Developer Profile

michaelvar

1 plugin · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect BP Webcam Avatar

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bp-webcam-avatar/bp-webcam-avatar.css/wp-content/plugins/bp-webcam-avatar/bp-webcam-avatar.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bp-webcam-avatar/bp-webcam-avatar.js
Version Parameters
bp-webcam-avatar/bp-webcam-avatar.css?ver=bp-webcam-avatar/bp-webcam-avatar.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bp_webcam_avatar_container
Data Attributes
data-bp-webcam-avatar-id
JS Globals
bp_webcam_avatar_upload_url
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about BP Webcam Avatar