Lazy Embeds Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-embeds

Lazy embeds for the WordPress Block Editor. Supports YouTube and Vimeo embeds

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated Unknown
embedembedsvideovideosyoutube
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Lazy Embeds Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The "lazy-embeds" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of known vulnerabilities, a lack of identified dangerous functions or unsanitized taint flows, and the meticulous use of prepared statements for all SQL queries are significant strengths. Furthermore, all output appears to be properly escaped, and there are no file operations or bundled libraries to consider. This indicates a generally well-developed and security-conscious plugin.

However, there are areas that warrant attention. The plugin performs two external HTTP requests, which, while not inherently a vulnerability, represent potential attack vectors if not handled with care, especially if they interact with user-supplied data. More importantly, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all identified entry points (though the attack surface is currently zero) is a significant concern. If any new entry points are introduced in future versions, or if the plugin's functionality evolves to involve user interaction or sensitive data processing via these entry points, the absence of these fundamental security mechanisms could lead to severe vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) or unauthorized privilege escalation.

In conclusion, while "lazy-embeds" v1.0.0 appears robust at its current state with no known flaws, its reliance on the absence of an attack surface for security, rather than implementing robust access control and input validation mechanisms like nonces and capability checks, presents a latent risk. The plugin's security hinges entirely on its limited functionality and attack surface, which could be a point of failure if future development introduces new interactions without addressing these foundational security practices. The external HTTP requests also represent a minor, but present, risk.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
  • External HTTP requests (2)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Lazy Embeds Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Lazy Embeds Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped34 total outputs
Attack Surface

Lazy Embeds Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-setup.php:24
filterrender_blockincludes\class-vimeo.php:8
filterrender_blockincludes\class-youtube.php:8
Maintenance & Trust

Lazy Embeds Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version5.6
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Lazy Embeds Developer Profile

Daniel Post

3 plugins · 340 total installs

91
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Lazy Embeds

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lazy-embeds/assets/css/lazy-embeds.css/wp-content/plugins/lazy-embeds/assets/js/lazy-embeds.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lazy-embeds/assets/js/lazy-embeds.js
Version Parameters
lazy-embeds/assets/css/lazy-embeds.css?ver=lazy-embeds/assets/js/lazy-embeds.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-lazy-embeds__thumbnailwp-block-lazy-embeds__vimeo-headerwp-block-lazy-embeds__vimeo-portraitwp-block-lazy-embeds__vimeo-metawp-block-lazy-embeds__vimeo-titlewp-block-lazy-embeds__vimeo-bylinewp-block-lazy-embeds__vimeo-usernamewp-block-lazy-embeds__vimeo-button
Data Attributes
data-provider="vimeo"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lazy Embeds