Embed bare image links Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/embed-bare-image-links

Converts bare image links inserted in the post content by the user into HTML tagged images, so turns links into visible images.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Dec 7, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Embed bare image links Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Embed bare image links has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "embed-bare-image-links" v1.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally clean static analysis report. There are no identified entry points, dangerous functions, unescaped outputs, or external HTTP requests, which are all positive indicators. The absence of SQL queries that do not use prepared statements further strengthens this impression. This suggests a well-developed plugin with a minimal attack surface, adhering to secure coding practices in the areas analyzed. The plugin also has no known vulnerability history, indicating a low risk of pre-existing security flaws.

However, it is important to note that the static analysis did not find any flows for taint analysis, which could be due to the plugin's limited functionality or a limitation of the analysis tools. The complete absence of nonces and capability checks, while not explicitly flagged as a risk in this data because there are no unprotected entry points, could become a concern if new functionalities were added without proper security considerations. Overall, the plugin presents a very low immediate risk based on the provided data, with its strengths lying in its minimal attack surface and lack of known historical vulnerabilities.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Embed bare image links Security Vulnerabilities

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

Embed bare image links 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

Embed bare image links Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterwp_insert_post_dataembed-bare-image-links.php:65
Maintenance & Trust

Embed bare image links Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedDec 7, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Embed bare image links Developer Profile

Diegobr

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Embed bare image links

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
embedded-img
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Embed bare image links