Clickable Featured Image Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/clickable-featured-image

Make featured images clickable. Opens in lightbox on posts, links to post on archives. Zero configuration.

60 active installs v1.0.6 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.4+ Updated Jan 21, 2026
clickablefeatured-imagegallerylightboxpost-thumbnail
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Clickable Featured Image Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'clickable-featured-image' plugin v1.0.9 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has no identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are exposed to potential attackers. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped, indicating diligent development practices. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the attack surface. The vulnerability history is also clear, with zero known CVEs, which is a very positive indicator of the plugin's security. The primary concern from the static analysis is the complete absence of nonce and capability checks. While there are no apparent entry points to exploit this deficiency, it represents a missed opportunity to enforce robust authorization and can be a significant risk if any new entry points are added in future updates without proper security measures. Overall, the plugin is well-written from a security perspective, but the lack of authorization checks is a notable area for improvement.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Clickable Featured Image Security Vulnerabilities

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

Clickable Featured Image Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Clickable Featured Image Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
filterrender_block_dataclickable-featured-image.php:23
filterpost_thumbnail_htmlclickable-featured-image.php:110
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclickable-featured-image.php:128
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclickable-featured-image.php:181
filterbaguettebox_enqueue_assetsclickable-featured-image.php:185
actionwpclickable-featured-image.php:188
Maintenance & Trust

Clickable Featured Image Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 21, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating70/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs60
Developer Profile

Clickable Featured Image Developer Profile

Bjorn Solstad

3 plugins · 70 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Clickable Featured Image

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/clickable-featured-image/style.css
Version Parameters
clickable-featured-image/style.css?ver=clickable-featured-image/cfi-meow-lightbox-bridge.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
cfi-featured-image-link
Data Attributes
data-caption
JS Globals
renderMeowLightboxWithParentElementdestroyFromMeowLightbox
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Clickable Featured Image