oEmbed styling Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/oembed-styling

This plugins wraps oEmbed generated HTML with divs that allow for styling them with CSS (style sheet of the theme).

60 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.9+ Updated Jan 13, 2016
centercssoembedvideoyoutube
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is oEmbed styling Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The oembed-styling plugin version 1.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis revealed no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for exploitation. The presence of 100% properly escaped output is a commendable security practice. However, the plugin's reliance on a single SQL query that does not utilize prepared statements is a notable concern. While the taint analysis found no critical or high-severity flows, this SQL query represents a potential vulnerability, albeit a contained one due to the limited attack surface. The vulnerability history being entirely clear of any known CVEs is a positive indicator of the plugin's historical security and its developers' diligence in addressing potential issues. In conclusion, oembed-styling v1.1 appears to be a securely coded plugin with a minimal attack surface and excellent output sanitization. The sole weakness identified is the un-prepared SQL query, which warrants attention but does not currently pose an immediate high risk given the other security controls in place.

Key Concerns

  • SQL query without prepared statements
Vulnerabilities
None known

oEmbed styling Security Vulnerabilities

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

oEmbed styling Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

0% prepared1 total queries
Attack Surface

oEmbed styling Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filteroembed_dataparseoEmbed-styling.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

oEmbed styling Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedJan 13, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs60
Developer Profile

oEmbed styling Developer Profile

honza.skypala

5 plugins · 610 total installs

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

How We Detect oEmbed styling

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/oembed-styling/oembed-styling.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
oembedoembed-videooembed-photooembed-linkoembed-richoembed-jsonoembed-gifvoembed-twitter-tweet+10 more
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about oEmbed styling