Chip Get Image Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/chip-get-image

A flexible image script for adding thumbnails and feature images to the post.

10 active installs v0.3 PHP + WP 2.9+ Updated Mar 10, 2011
automaticfeaturedimagepostposts
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Chip Get Image Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Chip Get Image has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'chip-get-image' plugin v0.3 appears to have a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no unescaped output, and all SQL queries are prepared. Furthermore, there are no indications of file operations or external HTTP requests, which often present security risks. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history, with no known CVEs recorded.

However, the complete absence of any identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events is unusual and could indicate that the plugin's functionality is either very limited or implemented in a non-standard way. While this reduces the immediate attack surface, it also means there are no explicit checks for nonces or capabilities on any potential entry points, as none were identified. The lack of any identified taint flows is also a positive sign, suggesting that user input is not being mishandled within the analyzed code. The plugin's strengths lie in its adherence to secure coding practices for the code that was analyzed and its clean security history. The main concern is the apparent lack of any detectable entry points, which, while currently showing no vulnerabilities, could potentially hide risks if its functionality is not fully represented in the static analysis or if it relies on implicit hooks not captured.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates good fundamental security practices within its analyzed code and has no known vulnerabilities. The absence of any entry points is a double-edged sword: it currently signifies a minimal attack surface but also suggests potential gaps in the analysis or an unusual implementation that warrants further investigation if the plugin's functionality is more extensive than what is apparent. For its current state, it presents a low risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Chip Get Image Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Chip Get Image 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

Chip Get Image Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Chip Get Image Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.1.4
Last updatedMar 10, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Chip Get Image Developer Profile

life.object

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Chip Get Image

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Chip Get Image