
Credit2Caption Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/credit2captionAdd IPTC credit to the caption of the image after have uploaded it.
Is Credit2Caption Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Credit2Caption has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the "credit2caption" v1.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped. The plugin also avoids file operations, external HTTP requests, and properly implements nonce and capability checks (although the count is zero, the absence of flags suggests these checks are not needed due to the lack of entry points). The vulnerability history is equally clean, with no known CVEs, indicating a history of secure development. This overall picture suggests a plugin that has been developed with security best practices in mind, minimizing potential vulnerabilities. The lack of identified risks in the static analysis and the absence of any past vulnerabilities are significant strengths. The only area that could be considered a theoretical weakness is the complete lack of any entry points, which might imply the plugin is not actively doing much that requires user interaction or dynamic processing, but this is an observation about its functionality rather than a security flaw.
Credit2Caption Security Vulnerabilities
Credit2Caption Code Analysis
Credit2Caption Attack Surface
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Maintenance & Trust
Credit2Caption Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Credit2Caption Developer Profile
4 plugins · 220 total installs
How We Detect Credit2Caption
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Asset Fingerprints
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