Nish Image Optimizer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/nish-image-optimizer

Lightweight WordPress image optimizer. Compress JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF automatically for faster websites.

0 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.6+ Updated Sep 22, 2025
avifimage-compressionimage-optimizerperformancewebp
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Nish Image Optimizer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "nish-image-optimizer" v1.0.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent adherence to security best practices by not utilizing dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin implements robust security measures with nonce and capability checks on its entry points, and it does not engage in file operations or external HTTP requests. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces its secure development.

While the plugin's attack surface is minimal and appears to be well-protected, the presence of a bundled library, Freemius v1.0, warrants attention. Although no specific vulnerabilities are reported for this version, bundled libraries can become a security risk if they are outdated and contain unpatched vulnerabilities. This is the only potential area of concern in an otherwise very secure plugin.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled library potentially outdated
Vulnerabilities
None known

Nish Image Optimizer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Nish Image Optimizer Release Timeline

v1.0.2Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Nish Image Optimizer Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
60 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

Freemius1.0

Output Escaping

100% escaped60 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
nishimop_image_optimizer_dashboard (includes/admin-page.php:24)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Nish Image Optimizer Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_nishimop_optimize_singleincludes/class-optimizer.php:272
WordPress Hooks 8
actionadmin_menuincludes/admin-page.php:22
filterattachment_fields_to_editincludes/attachment-fields.php:12
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/class-optimizer.php:295
filtermanage_media_columnsincludes/media-columns.php:15
actionmanage_media_custom_columnincludes/media-columns.php:23
filtermedia_row_actionsincludes/media-columns.php:79
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsnish-image-optimizer.php:78
actionadmin_noticesnish-image-optimizer.php:104
Maintenance & Trust

Nish Image Optimizer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedSep 22, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads269

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Nish Image Optimizer Developer Profile

Md Nishath Khandakar

2 plugins · 2K total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Nish Image Optimizer

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/nish-image-optimizer/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/nish-image-optimizer/assets/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/nish-image-optimizer/assets/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
nish-image-optimizer/assets/css/admin.css?ver=nish-image-optimizer/assets/js/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
nishimop_single
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Nish Image Optimizer