Lazy Loader Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-loading-responsive-images

Lazy loading plugin that supports images, iFrames, video and audio elements and uses the lightweight lazysizes script. With manual modification of the …

10K active installs v8.2.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 4.9.8+ Updated Apr 14, 2024
imageslazy-loadinglazysizesperformance
92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Lazy Loader Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "lazy-loading-responsive-images" plugin version 8.2.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, is a significant positive indicator. The code analysis reveals a clean surface with no identified dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, all of which are excellent practices. Furthermore, the plugin utilizes prepared statements for its SQL queries and a high percentage of properly escaped output, mitigating common attack vectors like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). The presence of capability checks further enhances its security by ensuring authorized access to its functionalities. The lack of a large attack surface, especially concerning AJAX handlers, REST API routes, and shortcodes, further contributes to its security. Taint analysis also shows no reported flows, indicating that input data is not being improperly handled. In conclusion, this plugin appears to be well-developed from a security perspective, with no immediate or historical red flags suggesting significant risks. Its commitment to secure coding practices is evident.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Lazy Loader Security Vulnerabilities

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

Lazy Loader Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
2 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
35 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

97% escaped36 total outputs
Attack Surface

Lazy Loader Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 20
actioninitsrc\Plugin.php:65
filterwp_lazy_loading_enabledsrc\Plugin.php:74
filterplugin_action_linkssrc\Plugin.php:76
actioninitsrc\Plugin.php:81
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssrc\Plugin.php:83
actionwp_headsrc\Plugin.php:88
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\Plugin.php:90
actionplugins_loadedsrc\Plugin.php:92
actiontemplate_redirectsrc\Plugin.php:99
filterthe_contentsrc\Plugin.php:101
filterwp_kses_allowed_htmlsrc\Plugin.php:103
filterwidget_textsrc\Plugin.php:105
filterget_avatarsrc\Plugin.php:107
filterpost_thumbnail_htmlsrc\Plugin.php:109
actionadmin_initsrc\Settings.php:262
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssrc\Settings.php:264
actioninitsrc\Settings.php:270
actioninitsrc\Settings.php:272
actionpost_submitbox_misc_actionssrc\Settings.php:274
actionsave_postsrc\Settings.php:275
Maintenance & Trust

Lazy Loader Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.5.8
Last updatedApr 14, 2024
PHP min version7.0
Downloads215K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings49
Active installs10K
Developer Profile

Lazy Loader Developer Profile

Florian Brinkmann

1 plugin · 10K total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Lazy Loader

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lazy-loading-responsive-images/js/build/functions.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lazy-loading-responsive-images/js/build/functions.js
Version Parameters
lazy-loading-responsive-images/js/build/functions.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
disable-lazyloadskip-lazylazyload
HTML Comments
<![endif]--><!--[if IE]><!--[if lte IE 6]><!--[if lte IE 7]>+5 more
Data Attributes
data-no-lazyloaddata-skip-lazydata-lazy-originaldata-lazy-srcdata-lazy-srcsetdata-lazy-sizes+2 more
JS Globals
window.lazySizesConfigwindow.lazySizes
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lazy Loader