OGP Generator Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ogp-generator

When shared on Facebook, this plugin shows a nice Thumbnail of your posts, pages and site.

60 active installs v0.5.3 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Dec 10, 2015
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is OGP Generator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

OGP Generator 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 ogp-generator plugin, version 0.5.3, exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has a remarkably small attack surface, with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Crucially, there are no unprotected entry points reported. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no file operations, and no external HTTP requests, all positive indicators. While 100% of SQL queries use prepared statements, a concerning 23% of the 13 output operations are not properly escaped, which could potentially lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is directly rendered. The plugin's vulnerability history is a significant strength, showing zero known CVEs, zero unpatched vulnerabilities, and no common vulnerability types recorded. This suggests a history of secure development or diligent patching by maintainers.

Despite the lack of known vulnerabilities and a minimal attack surface, the presence of unescaped output represents a tangible risk. The absence of nonce checks and capability checks, while not directly exploitable given the zero entry points, are generally considered good security practices that are missing. The overall conclusion is that ogp-generator 0.5.3 is currently in a secure state due to its limited attack surface and clean vulnerability history. However, the identified output escaping issues represent a specific, actionable concern that should be addressed to further harden the plugin.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

OGP Generator Security Vulnerabilities

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

OGP Generator Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

77% escaped13 total outputs
Attack Surface

OGP Generator Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_headinc\output.php:3
filterjetpack_enable_opengraphinc\output.php:12
actionadmin_initnskw-ogp-generator.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

OGP Generator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedDec 10, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs60
Developer Profile

OGP Generator Developer Profile

ShinichiN

4 plugins · 260 total installs

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

How We Detect OGP Generator

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

Asset Fingerprints

Generator Patterns
OGP SettingsDefault ImageApp ID/fb:admins IDUpload a default image and set facebook id.Url of the default image.<br />This image will be used in all pages except posts/pages/cutom posts with post thumbnails.<br />At least 600x315 pixels, but it's better to have a bigger one. Recommendation is 1200×630 pixels.<br />You can upload your image <a target="_blank" href="%s" target="_blank">at your "add new media" page</a>.Input your facebook App ID. Your App ID can be found <a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/community/question/?id=372967692803654">here.</a>

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<meta property="og:title"<meta property="og:type"<meta property="og:url"<meta property="og:image"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about OGP Generator