Lorem Pixels Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/lorem-pixels

API based lorem lipsum styled random text and image generator.

70 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.5.0+ Updated Feb 4, 2018
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Lorem Pixels Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'lorem-pixels' v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates good development practices by avoiding dangerous functions, utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries, and properly escaping all outputs. The absence of external HTTP requests and critical taint flows further enhances its security. The plugin's attack surface is minimal, with only two shortcodes and no unprotected entry points found. The vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development or a lack of prior scrutiny.

Despite the positive indicators, there are some areas for attention. The plugin lacks any nonce checks or capability checks. While the current attack surface is small and appears to be handled securely, the absence of these common security measures could become a risk if the plugin's functionality expands or if new entry points are introduced without proper authorization checks. The single file operation, while not inherently risky, warrants attention to ensure it's handled with appropriate security considerations, especially if it involves user-supplied input. Overall, 'lorem-pixels' v1.0.0 is a securely coded plugin for its current version and functionality, but the missing authorization checks present a potential future risk.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Lorem Pixels Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Lorem Pixels Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Lorem Pixels Code Analysis

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

Lorem Pixels Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 2

[lorem] classes\class.lorem_pixels.inc.php:36
[pixel] classes\class.lorem_pixels.inc.php:37
WordPress Hooks 1
actionplugin_row_metaclasses\class.lorem_pixels.inc.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Lorem Pixels Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedFeb 4, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Lorem Pixels Developer Profile

Bimal Poudel

13 plugins · 840 total installs

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

How We Detect Lorem Pixels

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- @todo Clone the project and build your own micro content server --><!-- See https://github.com/bimalpoudel/micro-services --><!-- See https://github.com/bimalpoudel/micro-services/tree/master/micro-services/lorem -->
Data Attributes
alt='Random Pixel'
Shortcode Output
<p><img alt='Random Pixel' src='' width='' height='
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lorem Pixels