
Enhanced YouTube Embed Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/enhanced-youtube-embedSet the start, end, language, playback speed, loop, and more. Supports blocks and shortcodes. Create TikTok like videos from any YouTube video too.
Is Enhanced YouTube Embed Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Enhanced YouTube Embed has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "enhanced-youtube-embed" v2.2.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent practices by not using dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and output escaping is nearly perfect with 96% of outputs handled securely. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and known vulnerabilities (CVEs) are significant strengths. The plugin also shows an awareness of security by including nonce checks. However, a notable concern is the lack of capability checks on its single AJAX handler, meaning any authenticated user could potentially interact with it without proper authorization. While the attack surface is small and the taint analysis revealed no issues, this single unprotected entry point represents a potential weak link.
Key Concerns
- AJAX handler without capability checks
Enhanced YouTube Embed Security Vulnerabilities
Enhanced YouTube Embed Release Timeline
Enhanced YouTube Embed Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Enhanced YouTube Embed Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 1
Shortcodes 1
WordPress Hooks 4
Maintenance & Trust
Enhanced YouTube Embed Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Enhanced YouTube Embed Developer Profile
6 plugins · 1K total installs
How We Detect Enhanced YouTube Embed
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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