Featured Image with URL Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/featured-image-with-url

Featured Image with URL allows to use an external URL Images as Featured Image for your post types. Includes support for Product Gallery(WooCommerce).

2K active installs v1.0.4 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Dec 6, 2025
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Featured Image with URL Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Featured Image with URL has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "featured-image-with-url" plugin, version 1.0.4, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices by utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all output. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests further reinforces its secure design. The plugin also incorporates security measures like nonce and capability checks, which are crucial for preventing common web vulnerabilities.

The static analysis reveals a remarkably clean codebase with no identified taint flows indicating potential injection vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is completely clear, with no known CVEs, which is a very positive indicator of its reliability and the development team's commitment to security. This suggests a mature and well-maintained codebase.

In conclusion, the "featured-image-with-url" plugin version 1.0.4 appears to be exceptionally secure. Its minimal attack surface, robust code signals like prepared statements and output escaping, and a spotless vulnerability history all contribute to a very low-risk profile. There are no immediate security concerns apparent from the provided data, making it a trustworthy addition to a WordPress site.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Featured Image with URL Security Vulnerabilities

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

Featured Image with URL Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
6 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
91 escaped
Nonce Checks
5
Capability Checks
4
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared6 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped91 total outputs
Attack Surface

Featured Image with URL Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 24
actionadd_meta_boxesincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:45
actionsave_postincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:46
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:47
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:48
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:49
actionadmin_initincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:50
actionwoocommerce_product_after_variable_attributesincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:52
actionwoocommerce_save_product_variationincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:53
actionadmin_noticesincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:56
actionadmin_post_harikrutfiwu_migrate_from_fibuincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:57
actionadmin_post_harikrutfiwu_migration_notice_dismissedincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:58
filterremovable_query_argsincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-admin.php:59
filterpost_thumbnail_htmlincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:30
filterwoocommerce_structured_data_productincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:31
filterfacebook_for_woocommerce_integration_prepare_productincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:32
filtershopzio_product_image_from_idincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:33
actioninitincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:36
filterwp_get_attachment_image_srcincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:37
filterwoocommerce_product_get_gallery_image_idsincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:38
filterwoocommerce_available_variationincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:41
actionadmin_initincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:45
filterharikrutfiwu_user_resized_imagesincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:50
filterwoocommerce_product_get_image_idincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:55
filterwp_get_attachment_image_srcincludes\class-harikrutfiwu-common.php:483
Maintenance & Trust

Featured Image with URL Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 6, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads11K

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings8
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Featured Image with URL Developer Profile

Harikrut Technolab

1 plugin · 2K total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Featured Image with URL

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-with-url/assets/css/harikrutfiwu-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/featured-image-with-url/assets/js/harikrutfiwu-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/featured-image-with-url/assets/js/harikrutfiwu-admin.js
Version Parameters
featured-image-with-url/assets/css/harikrutfiwu-admin.css?ver=1.0.4featured-image-with-url/assets/js/harikrutfiwu-admin.js?ver=1.0.4

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
harikrutfiwu-metabox-wrapperharikrutfiwu-metabox-fieldharikrutfiwu-metabox-labelharikrutfiwu-metabox-inputharikrutfiwu-add-gallery-btn
Data Attributes
data-plugin-name="Featured Image with URL"
JS Globals
harikrutfiwujs
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Featured Image with URL