Image Blur Security & Risk Analysis

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Generates base64 encoded, downscaled and blurred versions of media library's images, which can be used f.e. as a placeholder.

100 active installs v3.0.2 PHP 8.2+ WP 6.1.1+ Updated Jan 15, 2024
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Image Blur Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'image-blur' plugin version 3.0.2 exhibits a strong security posture with no reported vulnerabilities or significant code signals of concern. The absence of detected dangerous functions, SQL injection risks due to prepared statements, and properly escaped output are all positive indicators. Furthermore, the plugin has a minimal attack surface with no identified entry points that lack authorization checks, and there are no indications of problematic taint flows. The clean vulnerability history with zero known CVEs reinforces this assessment, suggesting a well-maintained and secure plugin.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate threats, the complete lack of capability checks and nonce checks across all identified entry points (even if there are none currently exposed) represents a potential weakness. If any new entry points were to be introduced in future versions, the absence of these fundamental security measures could create vulnerabilities. However, given the current state, the plugin appears to be highly secure and adheres to good coding practices for the analyzed version.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Image Blur Security Vulnerabilities

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

Image Blur Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Image Blur Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterwp_generate_attachment_metadatasrc\index.php:180
filterwp_update_attachment_metadatasrc\index.php:181
filterattachment_fields_to_editsrc\index.php:182
actiondelete_attachmentsrc\index.php:183
Maintenance & Trust

Image Blur Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedJan 15, 2024
PHP min version8.2
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Alternatives

Image Blur Alternatives

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Developer Profile

Image Blur Developer Profile

Atte Liimatainen

3 plugins · 110 total installs

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

How We Detect Image Blur

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Image Blur