hiWeb Lightbox Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/hiweb-lightbox

An easy way to install on your website lightbox for images and galleries. Without setting.

20 active installs v1.0.0.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Nov 11, 2016
fancyboxgalleryimageimageslightbox
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is hiWeb Lightbox Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "hiweb-lightbox" v1.0.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the fact that all SQL queries utilize prepared statements is an excellent security practice. The vulnerability history also shows no recorded CVEs, which is a positive indicator of the plugin's security over time.

However, the static analysis does reveal a concern regarding output escaping, with only 40% of outputs being properly escaped. This leaves a potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is ever incorporated into the unescaped output. The lack of nonce checks and capability checks on the identified entry points (though currently zero) is also a potential weakness that could become a risk if new functionalities are added without proper security considerations. The file operations, while not inherently dangerous, could be a vector for other vulnerabilities if not handled with care.

In conclusion, "hiweb-lightbox" v1.0.0.1 appears to be a relatively secure plugin due to its minimal attack surface and good SQL practices. The main areas for improvement are ensuring all outputs are properly escaped and implementing appropriate authorization checks (nonces and capabilities) for any future additions to the plugin's functionality to maintain a robust security profile.

Key Concerns

  • Insufficient output escaping
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

hiWeb Lightbox Security Vulnerabilities

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

hiWeb Lightbox Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
3
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
8
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

40% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

hiWeb Lightbox Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 14
actionwp_footerinclude\hooks.php:4
filterwp_get_attachment_linkinclude\hooks.php:6
filterthe_contentinclude\hooks.php:7
actionshutdowninclude\modules\console.php:18
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsinclude\modules\css.php:14
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinclude\modules\css.php:15
actionlogin_enqueue_scriptsinclude\modules\css.php:16
actionwp_footerinclude\modules\css.php:17
actionadmin_footerinclude\modules\css.php:18
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsinclude\modules\js.php:14
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinclude\modules\js.php:15
actionlogin_enqueue_scriptsinclude\modules\js.php:16
actionwp_footerinclude\modules\js.php:17
actionadmin_footerinclude\modules\js.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

hiWeb Lightbox Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedNov 11, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

hiWeb Lightbox Developer Profile

Den Media

9 plugins · 100 total installs

82
trust score
Avg Security Score
83/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect hiWeb Lightbox

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/js/hw_lightbox.js/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/assets/photoswipe/photoswipe.min.js/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/assets/photoswipe/photoswipe-ui-default.min.js/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/assets/photoswipe/photoswipe.css/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/assets/photoswipe/default-skin/default-skin.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/js/hw_lightbox.js/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/assets/photoswipe/photoswipe.min.js/wp-content/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/assets/photoswipe/photoswipe-ui-default.min.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-full-widthdata-full-height
JS Globals
hiweb_lightbox
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about hiWeb Lightbox