iframe Wrapper Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/iframe-wrapper

A small little plugin to embed an auto resizing iframe into a WordPress page or post.

500 active installs v0.1.1 PHP + WP 2.6+ Updated Mar 24, 2012
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is iframe Wrapper Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "iframe-wrapper" plugin version 0.1.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code appears to follow good practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, employing prepared statements for all SQL queries, and ensuring all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and any recorded vulnerability history suggests a well-developed and secure plugin. The limited attack surface, consisting of a single shortcode and no unprotected entry points, further reinforces this positive assessment.

Despite the strong code-level security, there are no explicit nonce or capability checks identified in the static analysis. While the limited attack surface and absence of known vulnerabilities reduce the immediate risk, the lack of these fundamental WordPress security mechanisms represents a potential weakness. If the shortcode were to process user-supplied data in the future, or if the plugin's functionality evolved to include more sensitive operations, the absence of proper authorization and validation could become a concern. The current version, however, appears safe due to its minimal functionality and clean code.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

iframe Wrapper Security Vulnerabilities

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

iframe Wrapper 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

iframe Wrapper Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[iframeWrapper] iframe-wrapper.php:12
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsiframe-wrapper.php:14
Maintenance & Trust

iframe Wrapper Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedMar 24, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads14K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs500
Developer Profile

iframe Wrapper Developer Profile

Aelora

4 plugins · 550 total installs

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

How We Detect iframe Wrapper

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/iframe-wrapper/iframe-wrapper.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/iframe-wrapper/iframe-wrapper.js
Version Parameters
iframe-wrapper.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
iframe-wrapper
HTML Comments
<!-- url value not passed -->
Shortcode Output
<iframe scrolling="no" class="iframe-wrapper" style="width:100%;border:0;overflow-y:hidden;" src="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about iframe Wrapper