Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/photu

Faster & lighter experience for your users. Deliver optimized images on all platforms instantly using Photu.

0 active installs v1.3 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Sep 24, 2021
image-managementimage-manipulationimage-optimisationimage-optimizationimages
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "photu" v1.3 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface, with no identified entry points or unprotected ones. The code also demonstrates good practices in handling SQL queries, exclusively using prepared statements, and a high percentage of output escaping, which helps mitigate cross-site scripting (XSS) risks. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further contributes to this positive assessment.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce checks implemented
  • No Capability checks implemented
  • 19% of output not properly escaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization Security Vulnerabilities

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

Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
10
44 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
2
External Requests
2
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

81% escaped54 total outputs
Attack Surface

Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 12
filteruse_curl_transportincludes\PhotuHelper.php:1161
actionadmin_menuincludes\setting.php:255
filteradmin_body_classincludes\setting.php:259
actionadmin_initincludes\setting.php:266
actiontemplate_redirectphotu.php:29
filterplugin_action_linksphotu.php:112
filteruse_curl_transporttrunk\includes\PhotuHelper.php:1161
actionadmin_menutrunk\includes\setting.php:268
filteradmin_body_classtrunk\includes\setting.php:271
actionadmin_inittrunk\includes\setting.php:278
actiontemplate_redirecttrunk\photu.php:29
filterplugin_action_linkstrunk\photu.php:112
Maintenance & Trust

Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedSep 24, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads973

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization Developer Profile

mogitech

1 plugin · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<!-- Photu setting page -->
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Photu – URL based image manipulation and optimization