NG-Lazyload Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ng-lazyload

Enables 'lazyload' for all thumbnails and images in the content. Developed by Nikita Menshutin https://nikita.global/

10 active installs v1.8 PHP 5.6+ WP 3.6+ Updated Apr 30, 2022
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is NG-Lazyload Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

NG-Lazyload has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'ng-lazyload' v1.8 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests indicates good coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin's attack surface is zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, meaning there are no direct entry points for potential attackers to exploit. The lack of any recorded CVEs further solidifies its secure standing, suggesting a history of stable and well-maintained code. However, the complete absence of nonces and capability checks is a notable observation. While the current attack surface is zero, any future expansion or introduction of new features without these fundamental WordPress security mechanisms could introduce significant risks. The plugin's current state is excellent, with no immediate vulnerabilities apparent, but a proactive approach to security for any future development is advised.

Vulnerabilities
None known

NG-Lazyload Security Vulnerabilities

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

NG-Lazyload 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

NG-Lazyload Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsNG-Lazyload.php:39
filterpost_thumbnail_htmlNG-Lazyload.php:40
filterwp_get_attachment_image_attributesNG-Lazyload.php:47
filterthe_contentNG-Lazyload.php:56
filterthe_contentNG-Lazyload.php:57
Maintenance & Trust

NG-Lazyload Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.9.13
Last updatedApr 30, 2022
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

NG-Lazyload Developer Profile

nikita.global

2 plugins · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect NG-Lazyload

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ng-lazyload/nglazyload.css/wp-content/plugins/ng-lazyload/plugin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ng-lazyload/plugin.js
Version Parameters
nglazyload/nglazyload.css?ver=nglazyload/plugin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-ngll-src
JS Globals
window.nglazyload
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about NG-Lazyload