Featured Image Checker Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/featured-image-checker

Check if Featured Image has been set or not.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Mar 7, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Featured Image Checker Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Featured Image Checker 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 "featured-image-checker" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, direct SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external requests, or taint flows indicates a clean and well-developed codebase. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded CVEs, past or present, suggests a history of secure development and maintenance. The plugin also adheres to good practices by not bundling external libraries, which can often be a source of vulnerabilities. This plugin appears to have been developed with security as a high priority, minimizing potential entry points and handling data safely. While the analysis itself is very positive, it's important to remember that static analysis is not exhaustive and real-world exploitation often depends on context and specific user interactions not fully captured here. However, based solely on the data presented, this plugin presents a minimal security risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Featured Image Checker Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Featured Image Checker Release Timeline

v1.0.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Featured Image Checker 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

Featured Image Checker Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filtermanage_posts_columnsfeatured-image-checker.php:19
actionmanage_posts_custom_columnfeatured-image-checker.php:20
Maintenance & Trust

Featured Image Checker Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.0.38
Last updatedMar 7, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Featured Image Checker Developer Profile

spgandhi

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 Featured Image Checker

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/featured-image-checker/fic-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/featured-image-checker/fic-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/featured-image-checker/fic-admin.js
Version Parameters
featured-image-checker/fic-admin.css?ver=featured-image-checker/fic-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
fic-yesfic-no
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Featured Image Checker