Disable Responsive Images Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-responsive-images

Disables responsive images introduced in 4.4.

700 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Jul 19, 2019
disableimagesresponsivesrcset
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Responsive Images Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Disable Responsive Images has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "disable-responsive-images" v1.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It boasts zero identified attack surface points, meaning no direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events are exposed. Furthermore, all SQL queries are secured with prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further contributes to its secure design. The plugin also demonstrates a clean vulnerability history with no known CVEs, indicating a history of responsible development and maintenance.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive static analysis, a single "dangerous function" (create_function) was detected. While not immediately exploitable in this context due to the lack of a discernible attack surface, the use of `create_function` is generally discouraged in modern PHP due to security risks, particularly if it were ever to process user-supplied input. This, coupled with the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, presents a potential, albeit currently theoretical, weakness. If the plugin's functionality were to expand or interact with user input in the future, these missing checks could become critical vulnerabilities.

In conclusion, the "disable-responsive-images" v1.1 plugin is remarkably secure in its current iteration, with a near-zero attack surface and robust code practices. The sole area of concern is the deprecated `create_function` usage. The lack of historical vulnerabilities is a significant strength. While the plugin is presently very safe, the absence of capability checks leaves a door open for potential future issues should its feature set evolve to handle sensitive operations or user data.

Key Concerns

  • Use of deprecated 'create_function'
  • Missing capability checks
  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Responsive Images Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disable Responsive Images Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
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

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_filter( 'max_srcset_image_width', create_function( '', 'return 1;' ) );disable-responsive-images.php:11
Attack Surface

Disable Responsive Images Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtermax_srcset_image_widthdisable-responsive-images.php:11
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Responsive Images Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedJul 19, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads19K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings16
Active installs700
Developer Profile

Disable Responsive Images Developer Profile

Joe Fusco

4 plugins · 2K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Disable Responsive Images

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FAQ

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