Genesis Featured Image Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-featured-image

This plugin works within the Genesis Framework, and lets you display a featured image.

30 active installs v1.2.0 PHP + WP 3.8+ Updated Oct 25, 2018
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Genesis Featured Image Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "genesis-featured-image" version 1.2.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with or without authentication checks significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries with prepared statements, and properly escaping all output. The lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the absence of necessary security checks like nonces and capability checks suggest a well-contained and straightforward plugin.

The vulnerability history is equally impressive, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This indicates a proactive and secure development approach over time, or a lack of previous focus by the community for vulnerability discovery. The taint analysis also shows no identified flows with unsanitized paths, further reinforcing the plugin's current security standing.

In conclusion, "genesis-featured-image" v1.2.0 appears to be a very secure plugin. The lack of entry points, adherence to secure coding practices, and a clean vulnerability history all contribute to a low-risk profile. While the absence of nonces and capability checks on the *lack* of entry points is a positive, it's important to note that this could be a consideration if future versions introduce new functionalities that create entry points.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Genesis Featured Image Security Vulnerabilities

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

Genesis Featured Image 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

Genesis Featured Image Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Genesis Featured Image Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedOct 25, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Genesis Featured Image Developer Profile

Ibon Azkoitia

1 plugin · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect Genesis Featured Image

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/genesis-featured-image/assets/css/genesis-featured-image.css/wp-content/plugins/genesis-featured-image/assets/js/genesis-featured-image.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/genesis-featured-image/assets/js/genesis-featured-image.js
Version Parameters
genesis-featured-image/assets/css/genesis-featured-image.css?ver=genesis-featured-image/assets/js/genesis-featured-image.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
genesis-featured-image-containergenesis-featured-image-single
Data Attributes
data-genesis-featured-image-id
JS Globals
genesisFeaturedImage
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis Featured Image