PhotoPress – Latest Images Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/photopress-latest-images

Adds a shortcode to display a gallery of the latest images uploaded to the Media Library.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 3.2.1+ Updated Feb 24, 2014
attachmentsimageslatest-imagesphotographyphotos
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is PhotoPress – Latest Images Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

PhotoPress – Latest Images has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "photopress-latest-images" plugin v1.1 exhibits a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals a minimal attack surface with no unprotected entry points, no dangerous functions, and all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. Furthermore, all identified outputs are properly escaped, and there are no observed file operations or external HTTP requests, significantly reducing the risk of common vulnerabilities. The absence of any recorded CVEs, critical or high severity vulnerabilities in its history, and the lack of recorded common vulnerability types further reinforce this positive assessment. This suggests a developer commitment to secure coding practices and a consistent track record of vulnerability-free releases. The only identified entry point is a shortcode, which, given the lack of other identified vulnerabilities, is likely handled securely within the plugin's logic. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure based on the data presented.

Vulnerabilities
None known

PhotoPress – Latest Images Security Vulnerabilities

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

PhotoPress – Latest Images 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

PhotoPress – Latest Images Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[photopress-latest-images] photopress-latest-images.php:134
Maintenance & Trust

PhotoPress – Latest Images Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedFeb 24, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

PhotoPress – Latest Images Developer Profile

padams

7 plugins · 350 total installs

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

How We Detect PhotoPress – Latest Images

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/photopress-latest-images/photopress-latest-images.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
photopress-latest-images-columns-gallerygallery-itemgallery-iconnofancyboximage-title-overlayimage-title-overlay-contentimage-title-overlay-content-link+3 more
Data Attributes
data-num_imagesdata-sizedata-exclude_taxonomydata-exclude_termdata-show_titledata-container_class+6 more
Shortcode Output
<div class="gallery gallery-columns-<dl class=" gallery-item "><dt class="gallery-icon"><a class="nofancybox" href="</a></dt>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PhotoPress – Latest Images