Descriptions as Captions in Galleries Security & Risk Analysis

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Show image descriptions as captions in galleries.

20 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Apr 16, 2016
captiongallery
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Descriptions as Captions in Galleries Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Descriptions as Captions in Galleries 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 plugin 'descriptions-as-captions-in-galleries' v1.0.1 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, indicating a well-contained and predictable plugin.

The absence of any identified attack surface points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, is a significant strength. This drastically reduces the potential for attackers to interact with the plugin in unintended ways. The taint analysis also shows zero flows, meaning no untrusted data appears to be processed in a way that could lead to vulnerabilities.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with no known CVEs ever recorded for this plugin. This suggests a history of secure development and proactive maintenance. Overall, the plugin appears to be very secure, with no immediate risks identified. The lack of critical or high-severity issues in its history and analysis further reinforces its strong security standing.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Descriptions as Captions in Galleries Security Vulnerabilities

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

Descriptions as Captions in Galleries 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

Descriptions as Captions in Galleries Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
filterplugin_action_linksdescriptions-as-captions-in-galleries.php:74
filterpre_get_postsdescriptions-as-captions-in-galleries.php:91
filterthe_postsdescriptions-as-captions-in-galleries.php:92
filterpost_gallerydescriptions-as-captions-in-galleries.php:96
filteruse_default_gallery_styledescriptions-as-captions-in-galleries.php:118
Maintenance & Trust

Descriptions as Captions in Galleries Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedApr 16, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Descriptions as Captions in Galleries Developer Profile

Milan Dinić

20 plugins · 48K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Descriptions as Captions in Galleries

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/descriptions-as-captions-in-galleries/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Descriptions as Captions in Galleries