Ez Overlay Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ez-overlay

A simple lightbox plugin designed to enable you to display html content within a popup window using just about any html element as a trigger.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated Nov 5, 2010
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Ez Overlay Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Ez Overlay has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "ez-overlay" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture with no identified vulnerabilities or concerning code patterns. The absence of any attack surface entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly reduces the potential for exploitation. Furthermore, the code adheres to best practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, employing prepared statements for all SQL queries, and ensuring 100% output escaping. The lack of file operations and external HTTP requests also minimizes external risks.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally clean, with zero known CVEs across all severity levels. This, combined with the code analysis findings, suggests that the developers have prioritized security throughout the plugin's development. The absence of any taint analysis findings with unsanitized paths further solidifies this assessment.

In conclusion, "ez-overlay" v1.0 appears to be a secure plugin. The thorough code analysis reveals no exploitable weaknesses, and the historical data indicates a consistent commitment to security. While the plugin's functionality might be limited given its lack of exposed entry points, for its intended purpose, it presents a low-risk option.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Ez Overlay Security Vulnerabilities

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

Ez Overlay 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

Ez Overlay Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_print_stylesez-overlay.php:39
actionwp_print_scriptsez-overlay.php:40
Maintenance & Trust

Ez Overlay Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedNov 5, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Ez Overlay Developer Profile

Adam Nowak

5 plugins · 70 total installs

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

How We Detect Ez Overlay

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ez-overlay/style.css/wp-content/plugins/ez-overlay/ez-overlay.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ez-overlay/ez-overlay.min.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ez Overlay