Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/gallery-block-lightbox

Adds a simple & lightweight Lightbox to the standard WordPress Gallery & Image Block. No lock in and no dependencies.

20K active installs v1.16.1 PHP 5.3+ WP 5.4+ Updated Jan 29, 2026
blockblock-editorgalleryimagelightbox
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "gallery-block-lightbox" plugin v1.16.1 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and all output is properly escaped. Crucially, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, and the absence of unprotected entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the attack surface. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this positive security outlook, suggesting a consistent commitment to secure development practices. While the plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding principles and has no known historical weaknesses, the complete absence of nonce and capability checks across all potential entry points (though currently none exist) could present a future risk if new functionalities are added without proper authentication. However, based solely on the provided data, the plugin appears to be exceptionally secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block 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

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsgallery-block-lightbox.php:66
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsgallery-block-lightbox.php:96
Maintenance & Trust

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 29, 2026
PHP min version5.3
Downloads188K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings88
Active installs20K
Developer Profile

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block Developer Profile

Johannes Kinast

2 plugins · 20K total installs

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

How We Detect Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/gallery-block-lightbox/dist/baguetteBox.min.css/wp-content/plugins/gallery-block-lightbox/dist/baguetteBox.min.js
Script Paths
dist/baguetteBox.min.js
Version Parameters
gallery-block-lightbox/dist/baguetteBox.min.css?ver=gallery-block-lightbox/dist/baguetteBox.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-gallerywp-block-imagewp-block-media-text__mediagallerygb-block-imageno-lightbox
JS Globals
baguetteBox
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block